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CA09 XJU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,501 mi
Last recorded48,501 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 XJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 48,161 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 48,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2025 35,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft has split and become insecure (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft has split and become insecure (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack has fluid dripping off (2.1.5 (a))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 34,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 34,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,050 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 33,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front oil residue covering lower suspension components and drive shaft

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 32,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated shock oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated shock oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,850 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,516 miles

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,186 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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CA09 XJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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