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MD07 ELM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 ELM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 43,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 42,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective AFTER FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F + N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front EXHAUST FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED LIKELY TO LEAK

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,954 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,664 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing but system supported

fuel filter has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2017 33,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front exhaust bracket missing but system supported

fuel filter has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,620 miles

advise exhaust flexy pipe corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,292 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 17,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,220 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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MD07 ELM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD07 ELM, 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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MD07 ELM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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