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YR59 TFA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,742 mi
Last recorded21,742 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 TFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 21,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,159 miles

Nearside Front shocker top worn

as no fan belt on p.a.s pump

Fail 15 Aug 2018 20,157 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker top worn

as no fan belt on p.a.s pump

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 16,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,261 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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YR59 TFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR59 TFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR59 TFA registered?

YR59 TFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 TFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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