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BJ09 ZTW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZTW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,591 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,803 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,437 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,437 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 61,410 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 50,260 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZTW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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