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BJ09 FDM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,234 mi
Last recorded36,234 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FDM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,234 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,779 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 32,977 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 32,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 31,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 31,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring snapped. (1.6 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 29,189 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 27,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 26,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 26,186 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 20,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 12,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 8,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,043 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 FDM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FDM, 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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What year was BJ09 FDM registered?

BJ09 FDM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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