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FH09 CKJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 CKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,508 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 30,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,978 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle front bushes perishing

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 27,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear axle front bushes perishing

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 24,578 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 21,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 21,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155-65-13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,188 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,314 miles

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 24 Jun 2013 10,314 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f top mount

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,720 miles

rear brake imbalance 30%

Fail 25 Jun 2012 7,719 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear brake imbalance 30%

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 CKJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CKJ, 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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FH09 CKJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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