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MJ09 FZZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 FZZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak - further investigation required

slight lip to front brake discs

white substance on fuel filler neck - possibly a sealant

Fail 17 Mar 2020 107,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and is out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak - further investigation required

slight lip to front brake discs

white substance on fuel filler neck - possibly a sealant

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/r door stiff to open - n/s/r slightly stiff

white substance on fuel filler neck and breather - possible a sealant?

Fail 19 Feb 2019 99,578 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure both mounting hangers broken on rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle forward bush deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle forward bush deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

o/s/r door stiff to open - n/s/r slightly stiff

slight bind to o/s/r brake

white substance on fuel filler neck and breather - possible a sealant?

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steel wheel rim slightly dented on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

clutch pedal rubber smooth

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and is slightly stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber smooth

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth also is split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 165/65 r13, all others 155/65 r13 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and is slightly stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber smooth

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,338 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,563 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,477 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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MJ09 FZZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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