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EN09 FVC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 FVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight lagging on offside front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight lagging on offside front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 84,747 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,610 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,968 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective torn and cracked ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective torn and cracked ()

battery terminals loose

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,523 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,929 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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EN09 FVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN09 FVC, 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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EN09 FVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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