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MF09 HYJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 HYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 65,947 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 65,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,561 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,952 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,952 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,120 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 53,120 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 47,898 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 42,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,112 miles

Nearside 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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MF09 HYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF09 HYJ, 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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What year was MF09 HYJ registered?

MF09 HYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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