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BK09 HBO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 HBO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 45,431 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mmbald on outer shoulder and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

gearbox stabilizer bush split

power steering pump starting to leak squeal intermittant

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 18 Mar 2021 45,102 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mmbald on outer shoulder and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

gearbox stabilizer bush split

power steering pump starting to leak squeal intermittant

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,905 miles

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,136 miles

Clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn

Engine oil close to minimum

Front exhaust flexi in a poor condition

N/s/r tyre sidewall in a poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s/f brake pad worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil close to minimum

Front exhaust flexi in a poor condition

N/s/r tyre sidewall in a poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s/f brake pad worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,873 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,604 miles

Clutch and Brake pedal rubbers worn

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 20,604 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn

Clutch and Brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,878 miles

Fuel flap does not lock

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Slight seaping around N/S steering rack boot

Very slight play in component on O/S/F

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,842 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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BK09 HBO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BK09 HBO, 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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BK09 HBO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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