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BJ09 ZTV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,772 mi
Last recorded25,772 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 25,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2021 25,572 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

fuel filter corroded

osf ball joint rubber gaiter starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jan 2021 25,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

fluctuation on front brakes

fuel filter corroded

osf ball joint rubber gaiter starting to deteriorate

osr tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 22,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,757 miles

N/S/F Tyre slight cuts on inner sidewall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 19,726 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre slight cuts on inner sidewall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 18,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 18,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,220 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,269 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust front flexible part deterioted.

front exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 14,269 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R Brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust front flexible part deterioted.

front exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,280 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mounting broken at front but exhaust adequately secure

Fail 8 Jul 2014 12,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mounting broken at front but exhaust adequately secure

Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges // slight play in o/s/f wheel wheel bearing /track rod //

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 ZTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

BJ09 ZTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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