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AY09 XLZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,063 mi
Last recorded227,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 227,063 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 227,063 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 223,479 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 223,460 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 223,187 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 212,844 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 212,806 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 207,547 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 207,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 203,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 203,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 198,518 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 198,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 192,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 191,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 190,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 188,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 186,197 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,028 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 139,028 miles

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?

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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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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