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MJ09 GBF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,599 mi
Last recorded69,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 GBF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 69,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 69,581 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 67,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 67,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 65,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 63,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,232 miles

engine sump corroded too excess leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine sump corroded too excess leaking oil

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,278 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,278 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,400 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 42,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,747 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 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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