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BJ09 FCZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FCZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

handbrake has long travel.

Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

handbrake has long travel.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,475 miles

o/s/r upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 25 Jun 2021 64,475 miles

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

o/s/r upper shock absorber bush worn

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,534 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2020 57,534 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,817 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf drive shaft seal has slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,280 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 19,430 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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BJ09 FCZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ09 FCZ, 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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BJ09 FCZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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