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AO09 JZR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,842 mi
Last recorded52,842 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,842 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 52,842 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

aux belt heavily cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,162 miles

Slight excess travel on brake pedal.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 45,276 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel GOES TO THE FLOOR. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,473 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 40,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pereshed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot does not open, access through rear seat

Fail 4 Mar 2022 34,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot does not open, access through rear seat

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 21,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 14,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,020 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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AO09 JZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO09 JZR, 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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AO09 JZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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