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AV09 SOA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,819 mi
Last recorded52,819 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 SOA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,693 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 45,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,216 miles

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

brake pedal travel

Fail 26 Aug 2021 39,216 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

brake pedal travel

Fail 24 Aug 2021 39,215 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering rack damp

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,897 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 33,897 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,279 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 28,277 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,060 miles

Front top mountings have play but n/s/f mounting on limit of play

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 24 Nov 2017 19,573 miles

slight movement in top strut mountings

Fail 24 Nov 2017 19,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

fuel filter rusty

slight movement in top strut mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,087 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,800 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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AV09 SOA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV09 SOA, 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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AV09 SOA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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