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FL09 ETD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,815 mi
Last recorded33,815 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ETD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,815 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 33,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,157 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 32,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,822 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 27,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,471 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S ARB Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 25,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp aim too low needs manual adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S ARB Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,761 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 15,819 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 15,819 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,993 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 13,993 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 9,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 6,615 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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FL09 ETD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL09 ETD, 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 FL09 ETD registered?

FL09 ETD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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