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E15 EJA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,330 mi
Last recorded66,330 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 EJA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,330 miles

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipe slightly corroded, both front to rear, nearside rear, offside rear

slight play in front suspension strut top mount, both sides

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber split

brake pipe slightly corroded, both front to rear, nearside rear, offside rear

slight play in front suspension strut top mount, both sides

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both incorrect (6.3.4b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

oil leaks and sump corroded Oil level very low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,028 miles

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

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

battery defective

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,028 miles

registration plate character(s) sloping both are incorrect (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery defective

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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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E15 EJA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E15 EJA, 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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E15 EJA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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