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FG09 HPE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,466 mi
Last recorded135,466 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 135,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,595 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Sep 2019 126,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,927 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 91,978 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 91,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,260 miles

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

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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FG09 HPE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG09 HPE, 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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What year was FG09 HPE registered?

FG09 HPE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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