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FY09 FVE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,892 mi
Last recorded67,892 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,892 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper has slightly play,may require to attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake slightly travel high

Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper has slightly play,may require to attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake slightly travel high

Pass 11 May 2020 57,211 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,275 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 48,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,152 miles

Offside Rear Outer body damage

Fail 17 Jan 2018 38,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer body damage

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,316 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,316 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,429 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 20,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 11,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,339 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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FY09 FVE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY09 FVE, 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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FY09 FVE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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