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EF09 KEJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,641 mi
Last recorded36,641 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 36,641 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,636 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 35,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,144 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,523 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,473 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,797 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,797 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,924 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades splitting on ends and starting to smear

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,008 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

offside front tyre wearing low on tread on edges

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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EF09 KEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF09 KEJ, 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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What year was EF09 KEJ registered?

EF09 KEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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