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EA09 AKY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 AKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 125,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 125,631 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Footbrake travel has little reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Unable to check off side front wheelbearing

Pass 24 May 2021 123,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 123,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 120,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant leak water pump

Fail 27 May 2020 120,985 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant leak water pump

Pass 7 May 2019 114,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 114,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside front tyre has cut in tread but not through to cords.

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 105,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside front tyre has cut in tread but not through to cords.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 93,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 93,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 80,016 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 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 May 2015 67,934 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Fail 14 May 2015 67,934 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Pass 6 May 2014 55,246 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Slight play in front struts top mounts.

Fail 14 May 2013 43,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 43,678 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 32,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 32,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EA09 AKY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EA09 AKY, 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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EA09 AKY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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