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CA09 MLV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal object ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 62,263 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing

Fail 20 May 2019 62,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing

Pass 8 May 2018 60,591 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,687 miles

brake lines rusted

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,214 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front suspenison top mounting

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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CA09 MLV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA09 MLV, 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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CA09 MLV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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