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FH09 CJY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 CJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,391 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber detoriated ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,754 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 66,754 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,746 miles

31% imbalance on rear brakes.

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

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

front windscreen dirty.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,707 miles

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

31% imbalance on rear brakes.

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen dirty.

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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FH09 CJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH09 CJY, 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 FH09 CJY registered?

FH09 CJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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