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FA51 JAK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,716 mi
Last recorded66,716 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JAK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,716 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 66,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 58,835 miles

bonnet leading edge corroded and holed

Fail 8 May 2024 58,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet leading edge corroded and holed

Pass 10 May 2023 48,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 32,965 miles

Front exhaust mounting

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 27,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 23,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 19,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 19,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 14,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 4 May 2018 14,013 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 12 May 2017 12,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to crack

Fail 12 May 2017 12,335 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre beginning to crack

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,874 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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FA51 JAK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA51 JAK, 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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FA51 JAK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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