MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front abs rings corroded
rear inner sills / inner arches corroded
travel in handbrake lever
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front abs rings corroded
rear inner sills / inner arches corroded
travel in handbrake lever
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil leak
rear inner sills/inner arches corroded
slight play in offside front top shocker mount
travel in handbrake lever
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn when barred down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
rear inner sills/inner arches corroded
travel in handbrake lever
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak sump corroded too excess
plastic covers fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded too excess (6.1.2 (a))
Front sump corroded too excess leaking oil
Nearside Lower outer sill plastic cover
Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake lagging in operation excessive footbrake travel at pedal (1.2.1 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded too excess (6.1.2 (a))
Front sump corroded too excess leaking oil
Nearside Lower outer sill plastic cover
Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover
engine sump corroded too excess leaking oil
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
engine sump corroded too excess leaking oil
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills have covers unable to fully check condition
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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MJ09 GBF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 July 2009.
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