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EK09 OTE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 OTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 91,750 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 86,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,002 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Feb 2022 70,995 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,123 miles

both rear sub-frame bushes splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear sub-frame bushes splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,406 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,913 miles

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,913 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tread starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 43,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,723 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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EK09 OTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK09 OTE, 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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EK09 OTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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