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EJ09 CFU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,338 mi
Last recorded56,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 56,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,722 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front some play in top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre some wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,722 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front some play in top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre some wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 14 Dec 2023 55,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,992 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 53,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,064 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 47,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,693 miles

Front exhaust hanger weld broken

Fail 11 Jun 2015 45,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,870 miles

both front top suspension mounts slight movement

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,455 miles

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

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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EJ09 CFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 EJ09 CFU, 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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EJ09 CFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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