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HG09 HGX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,069 mi
Last recorded19,069 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 HGX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 19,069 miles

Front to rear pipes some surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch some signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension/ steering and braking components surface corrosion very heavy on some suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion suspension components heavier at front

some noise from rear brakes

Fail 29 Sep 2025 18,294 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion suspension components heavier at front

some noise from rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2024 17,567 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front check pads for wear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion suspension components

some corrosion over front to rear and rear brake pipes

some lift both front strut tops

Pass 4 Oct 2023 17,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 5 May 2022 16,251 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2021 16,145 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 May 2020 15,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 15,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 15,752 miles

near side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 15,518 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 15,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall heavily cracked/perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side rear wheel bearing not fully checked as brake is binding

Pass 3 May 2017 15,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 15,226 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 15,052 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 15,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 14,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,732 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 14,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2013 13,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,795 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 HGX 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 71.4%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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