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GF09 ZSW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,380 mi
Last recorded46,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ZSW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,380 miles

front exhaust mounting detached

Fail 4 Jul 2017 46,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling towards nearside 54% indicates a problem with offside brake assembly (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mounting detached

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,488 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65t13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,232 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 38,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,370 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,366 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 32,134 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,226 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet secondary catch is very stiff and dry

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

airbag light is displayed

brake level warning light is displayed

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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GF09 ZSW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GF09 ZSW, 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 GF09 ZSW registered?

GF09 ZSW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is GF09 ZSW safe to buy?

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