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FP09 FTA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 FTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 65,813 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,403 miles

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

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,327 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 50,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,498 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 40,216 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,440 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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FP09 FTA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP09 FTA, 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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FP09 FTA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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