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HV09 WBT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WBT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 64,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Long handbrake travel

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 62,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective +headlamp slight insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 60,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective +headlamp slight insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,424 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 55,408 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 54,255 miles

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts have play

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 25 May 2018 54,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts have play

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,879 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 50,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,272 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,281 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Handbrake travel long

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,146 miles

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

both front susp top mounts play when hanging

front brake discs worn

h/brake lever travel long

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear wiper split

wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,749 miles

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

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)

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 WBT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV09 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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