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JG04 FRY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,993 mi
Last recorded15,993 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG04 FRY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 15,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,891 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 12,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 10,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 7,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 7,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2021 6,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2020 6,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2019 6,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2018 5,464 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 5,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 4,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 3,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 2,932 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,482 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 2,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 1,517 miles

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

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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JG04 FRY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JG04 FRY, 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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JG04 FRY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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