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ML09 ZDH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 ZDH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 71,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

foot brake has travel

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

foot brake has travel

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,841 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,067 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 560,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 54,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking to floor when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WEARING QUICKER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WEARING QUICKER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,670 miles

both front top suspension mounts have play when jacked up

rear exhaust box to middle box join badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,670 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% both rear brakes binding and unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front top suspension mounts have play when jacked up

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box to middle box join badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 46,990 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 46,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 32,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,611 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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ML09 ZDH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML09 ZDH, 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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ML09 ZDH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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