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GU09 WZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,376 mi
Last recorded63,376 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 WZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,376 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 63,376 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 63,338 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,583 miles

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

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

front brake pads below half worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre badly perished inner sidewall

some brake pipes pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 55,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,519 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low and perished outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,722 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 26 Jun 2017 46,721 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,593 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,747 miles

both rear shock top bushes have slight play

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 37,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear shock top bushes have slight play

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts to nsf tyre outer wall

nsf rack gaiter damp

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside front tyre has a small chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords exposed

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

Offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2012 21,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside front tyre has a small chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords exposed

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

Offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked

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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GU09 WZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU09 WZJ, 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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GU09 WZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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