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MJ09 FZX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 FZX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,002 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,356 miles

plastic sill covers fitted & plastic wheel trims fitted ,not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted & plastic wheel trims fitted ,not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,295 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow not affecting emissions (7.1.2)

both front discs pitted corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow not affecting emissions (7.1.2)

both front discs pitted corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,564 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,564 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,418 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket split

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,011 miles

slight play in 2x front wheel bearings

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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MJ09 FZX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJ09 FZX, 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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MJ09 FZX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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