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M800 ENC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,207 mi
Last recorded36,207 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 ENC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm plus inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm plus inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil added before test

Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,058 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 31,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,270 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,462 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,097 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2022 26,076 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering rack has a sweat of oil

suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 24,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 24,930 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction also several items blocking view on dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 23,339 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light and handbrake light on at idle, go out when revs increased

battery weak

handbrake travel long

Fail 13 May 2019 23,339 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light and handbrake light on at idle, go out when revs increased

battery weak

handbrake travel long

Pass 18 May 2018 21,800 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 21,800 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 20,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,593 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively osr/nsr (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 18,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively osr/nsr (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 13,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 10,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 7,154 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)

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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M800 ENC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M800 ENC, 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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M800 ENC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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