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FL09 ETF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ETF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,743 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 48,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 43,214 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,386 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 39,514 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,977 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

Pass 27 Nov 2020 37,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2019 35,682 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 May 2018 34,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 34,482 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,725 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 30,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,052 miles

movement in n/s/f top mount

Fail 1 Jun 2015 28,052 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

movement in n/s/f top mount

Pass 17 May 2014 25,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2013 23,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,069 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 ETF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FL09 ETF, 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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FL09 ETF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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