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BJ09 FDG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,308 mi
Last recorded58,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FDG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 58,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 50,876 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 46,129 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 45,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fixe pipe has a small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 11 May 2022 44,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fixe pipe has a small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 44,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fixe pipe has a small hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 42,823 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 41,755 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust blow from engine

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 37,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 35,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 31,698 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Offside rear tyre cracking all over

Wipers poor

Fail 24 May 2016 31,698 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking all over

Wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2015 28,143 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 14 May 2014 23,957 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 23,957 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 19,988 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2012 16,367 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges tread spliting

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 FDG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDG, 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 FDG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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