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HW09 FXA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,157 mi
Last recorded53,157 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,157 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top rubber mount worn

Fail 9 Mar 2026 53,155 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring split (1.6 (e))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top rubber mount worn

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,007 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor rings corroded both sides (1.6 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,955 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 36,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,022 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 20,022 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,664 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,782 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 12,782 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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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HW09 FXA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXA, 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 HW09 FXA registered?

HW09 FXA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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