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MA09 ENJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,676 mi
Last recorded75,676 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 ENJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,676 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,982 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,187 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 67,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,497 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,794 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside & nearside rear upper bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,605 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2015 51,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,690 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2013 33,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside & nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,084 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside & nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

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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MA09 ENJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MA09 ENJ, 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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MA09 ENJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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