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HW09 FWU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,986 mi
Last recorded107,986 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 107,985 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,737 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,162 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp too dim (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,144 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged but still readable

nearside / offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

park brake lever has little reserve travell

Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,890 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged but still readable

nearside / offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

park brake lever has little reserve travell

Pass 4 May 2018 63,704 miles

major oil leak engine

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Apr 2018 63,623 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside / offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bush bonding detatched (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

major oil leak engine

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,766 miles

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

front brake pads worn.rear suspension appears to knock

Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn.rear suspension appears to knock

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,136 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,375 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 33,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,844 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,461 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HW09 FWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW09 FWU, 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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HW09 FWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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