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BJ09 MVZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,995 mi
Last recorded33,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,995 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 30,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting defect

top mount play both front

Pass 20 May 2024 24,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/air freshners

play in both front top suspention mountings

Fail 13 May 2024 24,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/air freshners

play in both front top suspention mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 20,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 18,486 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 14,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,112 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 10,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,837 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 5,836 miles

Central Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,292 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 MVZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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