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EK09 OTR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,087 mi
Last recorded55,087 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 OTR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,141 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in front top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside. Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,008 miles

Front both front top mount slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2019 45,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 45,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

both top suspension mounts slight movement

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,809 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,841 miles

nearside rear brake bind

Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,035 miles

Small cracks appearing in N/S/R tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 8,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 8,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 4,730 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 OTR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK09 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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