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HV09 HXS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

44,994 mi
Last recorded44,994 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 44,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 44,828 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,622 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 44,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 44,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front mounts have play in them

both rear axle bushes perished

front exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 43,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre underflated

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front mounts have play in them

both rear axle bushes perished

front exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,096 miles

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,015 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,015 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 17,517 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2012 17,517 miles

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

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

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

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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HV09 HXS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV09 HXS, 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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HV09 HXS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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