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CE09 JNF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,116 mi
Last recorded66,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 JNF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 66,116 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,727 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 56,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,724 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both terminal connections loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cant check whell bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding cant check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both terminal connections loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,712 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery connectors (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,963 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 36,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty

exhaust system rusty and heavy corrosion on front exhaust flexi joint

n/s front abs ring rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty

exhaust system rusty and heavy corrosion on front exhaust flexi joint

n/s front abs ring rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,981 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 21,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,329 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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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CE09 JNF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CE09 JNF, 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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CE09 JNF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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