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HG09 OWY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,622 mi
Last recorded42,622 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 OWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,622 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,097 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 36,053 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,982 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 30,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 23,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,864 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 17,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,202 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 OWY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OWY, 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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What year was HG09 OWY registered?

HG09 OWY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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