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HG09 HGP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,324 mi
Last recorded71,324 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 HGP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,324 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 71,324 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 65,619 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,998 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,790 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Front Both front suspension upper mounts noisy on lock to lock when wheels free.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 55,790 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Front Both front suspension upper mounts noisy on lock to lock when wheels free.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,217 miles

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 48,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 3 May 2019 48,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 46,698 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 46,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 45,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 41,585 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 37,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,498 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake slight bind nothing showing on roller brake test

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and stone cuts

Pass 3 May 2013 26,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,513 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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HG09 HGP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG09 HGP, 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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HG09 HGP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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