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HW09 FXH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,014 mi
Last recorded52,014 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FXH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,430 miles

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

Nearside Front fog /driving light missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 44,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,858 miles

Front exhaust section / hanging bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder--early attention required (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder---early attention required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,609 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,322 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 25,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,112 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,107 miles

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

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

tracking check due to tyre wear

Fail 11 Dec 2012 12,106 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

tracking check due to tyre wear

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 FXH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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