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YR59 VJD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,637 mi
Last recorded65,637 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VJD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,637 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,621 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,350 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bush Slightly Worn

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,350 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bush Slightly Worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,049 miles

Centre Front sump slightly corroded starting to weep

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint strut top (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,049 miles

Centre Front sump slightly corroded starting to weep

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint strut top (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 41,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 24,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VJD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJD, 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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YR59 VJD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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