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YS59 MJF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,877 mi
Last recorded31,877 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 MJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Fail 5 Mar 2021 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,194 miles

Engine oil over filled

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering gaiter twisted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil over filled

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering gaiter twisted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in both front top mounts

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 28,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter corroded leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in both front top mounts

Front Wiper swearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,193 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust front pipe bracket corroded away adequately supported at this time

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 15,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,709 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,125 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,976 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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YS59 MJF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc 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 YS59 MJF, 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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YS59 MJF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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