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HJ09 WTD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 WTD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 78,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded and the front edge of the bonnet slightly corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Aug 2026 78,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded and the front edge of the bonnet slightly corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,330 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 76,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,847 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,339 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 75,334 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,342 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 69,765 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,869 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 34,138 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,272 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,059 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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HJ09 WTD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc 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 HJ09 WTD, 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 HJ09 WTD registered?

HJ09 WTD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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