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AU59 ZFZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 54,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear pipes corroding, all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2026 54,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear pipes corroding, all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,155 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 43,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Sep 2023 43,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,746 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm...155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,906 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,627 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 28,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,555 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 26,555 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 21,795 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp alignment

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounting points

Offside rear axle mounting bush splitting from the centre pin

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,586 miles

Front and rear tyres aged and lightly perished

Fuel pipe secured to the filter with a cable tie

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2014 14,586 miles

Front and rear tyres aged and lightly perished

Fuel pipe secured to the filter with a cable tie

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,806 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked/split on outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 9,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked/split on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,435 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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AU59 ZFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc 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 AU59 ZFZ, 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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AU59 ZFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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