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FH09 JUF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 JUF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 138,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR ARCHES CORRODED

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,509 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,586 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 107,579 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,863 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,071 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,313 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,730 miles

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 JUF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH09 JUF, 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 JUF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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