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AO09 OPN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OPN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,956 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inn various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,906 miles

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

Slight under side corrioson at all under areas

Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,906 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter at fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight under side corrioson at all under areas

Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,272 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 68,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manafold To Cataylst ? (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,465 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 65,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,476 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,798 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,396 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 OPN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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