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HG09 MWF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 MWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill`s weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure plastic body very weak (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill`s weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,495 miles

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

suspension componants weak and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,047 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak

no lock up on front brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

exhaust corroded and weak

no lock up on front brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,039 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bar marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,343 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp casing broken (plastic brittle)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 No (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear main axle bushes perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,343 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low casing broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp casing broken (plastic brittle)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 No (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear main axle bushes perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,153 miles

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

exhaust corroded and weak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer door handle broken

Fail 28 Jun 2019 58,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer door handle broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and weak

o/s cv boot

Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and weak

o/s cv boot

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe corroded and weak

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 25,460 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,436 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 MWF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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