MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower suspension ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis arm (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower suspension ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis arm (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel pressure loss at all brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Abs pump leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Belt detached from anchorage point (10.1 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Belt detached from anchorage point (10.1 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Become detached from anchorage point (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Belt detached from anchorage point (10.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front brake pads - heavily worn
Front crossmember - damaged
Front metal brake pipes - corroded
Front suspension top mounts - heavily worn
Nearside Front tyre - low tread depth
Rear metal brake pipes - corroding
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when footbrake applied (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads - heavily worn
Front crossmember - damaged
Front metal brake pipes - corroded
Front suspension top mounts - heavily worn
Nearside Front tyre - low tread depth
Rear metal brake pipes - corroding
Front brake pads - appear worn low
Front crossmember - accident damaged
Front top suspension mounts - heavily worn
Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge
Offside Rear wheel bearing - noise on rotation
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads - appear worn low
Front crossmember - accident damaged
Front top suspension mounts - heavily worn
Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge
Offside Rear wheel bearing - noise on rotation
Front Upper suspension mountings - heavily worn
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
foot brake travel noted
fuel filter canister - heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper suspension mountings - heavily worn
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
foot brake travel noted
fuel filter canister - heavily corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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AY09 XLZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AY09 XLZ, 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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AY09 XLZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2009.
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