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EJ58 ZLX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 ZLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 53,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,625 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit insecure/damaged

Nearside rear reversing lamp insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate/boot damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside rear upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 38,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit insecure/damaged

Nearside rear reversing lamp insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate/boot damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside rear upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper STRUT TOP MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper STRUT TOP MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,805 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit brackets broken but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has inner wall damage but not cords or ply showing, been run flat. Advise to replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 26,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp unit brackets broken but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has inner wall damage but not cords or ply showing, been run flat. Advise to replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 20,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall has a groove worn by being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 14,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 7 Oct 2017 9,453 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 9,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking around tread and walls.

Offside Rear tyre perishing around outer wall.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 8,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 4,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 3,135 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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EJ58 ZLX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 EJ58 ZLX, 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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EJ58 ZLX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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