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MR08 MMR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 MMR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,367 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,087 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,633 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 73,633 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 35,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,733 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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MR08 MMR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR08 MMR, 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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MR08 MMR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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