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EF09 XMP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,221 mi
Last recorded77,221 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XMP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,221 miles

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,035 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 48,035 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 34,960 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 34,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 18,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 15,879 miles

Nearside Front advise new tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear advise tyre cracking

Offside Front advise new tyre worn on edges

advise tracking

park brake effort just pass 16%

Fail 8 Feb 2017 15,879 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front advise new tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear advise tyre cracking

Offside Front advise new tyre worn on edges

advise tracking

park brake effort just pass 16%

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,134 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front worn on edge

advise tracking

Fail 10 Feb 2016 15,128 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front worn on edge

advise tracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,984 miles

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 XMP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF09 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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