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FL09 ETZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ETZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,219 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 53,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 40,134 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,316 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2022 33,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2022 33,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,341 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 32,341 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 28,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,538 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 22,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front exhaust mtn. brocken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,258 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ETZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

FL09 ETZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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