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HY09 ZRA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,702 mi
Last recorded50,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZRA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o/s/f abs ring rusty and touching sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play at both front strut tops when raised on a jack (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play o/s/f strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 42,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play o/s/f strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,526 miles

Offside Front top shocker mounting slight play

front exhaust mounting missing

outer sills covered

Fail 16 Jan 2021 40,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top shocker mounting slight play

front exhaust mounting missing

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Apr 2020 38,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 38,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + side wall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering slight noise & weep from reservoir.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + side wall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering slight noise & weep from reservoir.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,828 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,364 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 30,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,482 miles

nearside front set of brake pads on wear limt

Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front set of brake pads on wear limt

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,993 miles

rear shock absorber upper bushes weak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,771 miles

front tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,407 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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HY09 ZRA 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 70%.

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 HY09 ZRA, 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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HY09 ZRA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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