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FV09 RDU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,684 mi
Last recorded52,684 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm remaining 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7mm remianing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm remaining 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7mm remianing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts have play meeting limits

Fail 2 Nov 2022 52,684 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight unit broken at adjusters (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm remaining 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7mm remianing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm remaining 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7mm remianing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts have play meeting limits

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,513 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flex deteriorating

fuel filter badly corroded

rear tyres badly agecracked and uneven tread wear n/s/r

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,550 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

rusting in places on suspension

slight movement in both front suspension leg tops

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,550 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

rusting in places on suspension

slight movement in both front suspension leg tops

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,376 miles

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

dampness and corrosion on fuel filter

rear tyres agecracking

rusting on suspension

slight corrosion in places on other brake pipes

slight movement in front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 26 Nov 2018 40,361 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

dampness and corrosion on fuel filter

rear tyres agecracking

rusting on suspension

slight corrosion in places on other brake pipes

slight movement in front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,215 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back to offside rear flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,588 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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FV09 RDU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV09 RDU, 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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FV09 RDU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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