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EJ09 CFZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,270 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,087 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 33,087 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 31,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 29,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 26,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 22,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 22,500 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 19,741 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 17,030 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 17,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,413 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 14,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 11,053 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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EJ09 CFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ09 CFZ, 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 EJ09 CFZ registered?

EJ09 CFZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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