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AP09 BRZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BRZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,604 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded weak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,736 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,498 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,238 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,886 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,263 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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AP09 BRZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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