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AF59 YZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,986 mi
Last recorded55,986 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 55,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,621 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Oct 2016 35,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,287 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 17,287 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,425 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 13,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,617 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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AF59 YZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF59 YZJ, 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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AF59 YZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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