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EF09 UFU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 UFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 68,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,485 miles

Front ABS rings badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 56,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front ABS rings badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,079 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 51,077 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,316 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack up

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,818 miles

front inner tyre treads worn low

slight play on n/side front hub assy

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 UFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UFU, 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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EF09 UFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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