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FL59 CZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,034 mi
Last recorded40,034 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 40,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 40,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush &ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking filler pipe into tank is damp ,can smell petrol ,.has been raining can see staining on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 37,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 33,623 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,854 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 29,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 25,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 21,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 20,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,939 miles

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

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,967 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front imbalance 24% / rear 22%

front no plate water ingress

movement in rear shocker top bushes

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 10 Oct 2017 16,967 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe mounting rotted off (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front imbalance 24% / rear 22%

front no plate water ingress

movement in rear shocker top bushes

pedal rubbers worn

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 13,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,185 miles

nearside front tyre perrished and worn on edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 9,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

squeal on rear brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2012 6,843 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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FL59 CZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL59 CZJ, 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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FL59 CZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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