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AP09 BPO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,092 mi
Last recorded71,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BPO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 64,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 58,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 46,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front ABS rings corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,566 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front ABS rings corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front ABS rings corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front ABS rings corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front ABS rings on driveshafts corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front driveshaft rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 45,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front driveshaft rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,462 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,187 miles

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

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

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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AP09 BPO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP09 BPO, 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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AP09 BPO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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