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FG09 HPX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,449 mi
Last recorded89,449 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HPX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,449 miles

anti rust applied

Fail 4 Sep 2025 89,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

anti rust applied

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 70,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,058 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,560 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Stayed on for a few minutes then went out and remained out (1.6 (b))

Both rear axle bushes worn

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front and rear exhaust brackets broken, Exhaust secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 48,663 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,706 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,614 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 16,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shocker top bushes have play

handbrake long travel

osf tyre bold on edges

passed headlight aim test not on 0

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,820 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,979 miles

nsf tyre 2mm on edge

rear imbalance 24% [ squeal ]

slight bind nsr brake

Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,978 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)

nsf tyre 2mm on edge

rear imbalance 24% [ squeal ]

slight bind nsr brake

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 HPX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG09 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

FG09 HPX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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