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FE09 VFB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,843 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 62,822 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,060 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 40,729 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 40,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,246 miles

engine managment light remains on

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight seperation

Fail 5 May 2015 38,246 miles

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

engine managment light remains on

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight seperation

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,695 miles

fuel filter corroding

rear and nsf brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2014 28,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fuel filter corroding

rear and nsf brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,179 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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FE09 VFB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FE09 VFB, 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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FE09 VFB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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