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BG09 UZH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 UZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 91,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,972 miles

Front brake discs corroded around edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front brake discs corroded around edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust hanger insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,948 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped and corroded around inner face

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake discs wear lipped and corroded around inner face

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,619 miles

Exhaust blow around EGR valve area.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight bind on n/side rear brake and rear brake has 28% imbalance.

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts.

Slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,619 miles

Exhaust blow around EGR valve area.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight bind on n/side rear brake and rear brake has 28% imbalance.

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts.

Slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,840 miles

Nearside front abs ring split

Slight lift in both front upper strut mountings

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front abs ring split

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Slight lift in both front upper strut mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,478 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge . (Stepped tread)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2014 39,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edge . (Stepped tread)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front fog light insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,223 miles

Slight lift in both front upper strunt mountings

Fail 3 Jul 2013 31,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight lift in both front upper strunt mountings

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,857 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 22,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG09 UZH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG09 UZH, 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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BG09 UZH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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