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HV09 WBL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WBL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 76,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexis brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing slightly on front flexis section

revers light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,818 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,332 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,375 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top (2.7.4)

exhaust front section deteriorated 1x mounting insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2015 54,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear boot floor damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top (2.7.4)

exhaust front section deteriorated 1x mounting insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,749 miles

front exhaust section slightly deterioated.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 34,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust section slightly deterioated.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,102 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,425 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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HV09 WBL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV09 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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