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H20 AMX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 AMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,628 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers split/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

pre check top up engine oil 1/2ltr oil

Fail 12 Feb 2025 90,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

pre check top up engine oil 1/2ltr oil

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,136 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & inner sills both sides & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre check engine oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

slight dampness by fuel filter

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,136 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & inner sills both sides & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre check engine oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

slight dampness by fuel filter

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,775 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 68,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 68,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,868 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in both front upper top mounts

Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,868 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure 1x rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in both front upper top mounts

Pass 1 May 2018 62,444 miles

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 1 May 2018 62,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 53,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil is very low

tracking is out advise tracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,015 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 29,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 16,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H20 AMX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 H20 AMX, 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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H20 AMX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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