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FE09 VFG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,275 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 86,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,237 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,051 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,051 miles

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

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

attention to front exhaust bracket

attention to parking brake

Fail 3 Mar 2014 50,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,363 miles

attention to front exhaust bracket

Fail 16 Feb 2013 41,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

attention to front exhaust bracket

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,488 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is low on outside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 31,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre tread is low on outside edge

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 VFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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