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AO09 OPK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OPK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tie bar bushes are badly deteriorated, the o/s securing washer has almost completely rotted away

Front and rear brakes imbalanced

Huge oil leak

Offside headlamp mount broken

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 77,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside and nearside in mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 69,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 67,455 miles

advised ns front rear brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf tyre cracking sidewall

advised osf road wheel slight bend

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

advised slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2021 67,453 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised ns front rear brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf tyre cracking sidewall

advised osf road wheel slight bend

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

advised slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing accros tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,249 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 62,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounting hooks broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported nearside mounting hook broken off (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,167 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,096 miles

rear wiper split

front wipers judder

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,722 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 OPK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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