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EF09 XMU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,238 mi
Last recorded39,238 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 39,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 34,674 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 34,653 miles

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 32,894 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 32,894 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 28,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 28,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 24,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 24,293 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking Rack area soaked in fluid (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,189 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,523 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,773 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,684 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,631 miles

Oil leak engine

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,917 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 16,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Leak from pipe to reservior joint (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,065 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,665 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 XMU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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