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MT09 PZS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,762 mi
Last recorded21,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 PZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 21,762 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Low footbrake and handbrake readings on roller test from O/S/R Brake but passed test ------Advise rear brake inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,448 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 19,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 19,569 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive movement at top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 18,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,583 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2019 16,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 15,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,780 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 13,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 12,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,026 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 9,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,318 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 7,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,621 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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MT09 PZS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT09 PZS, 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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What year was MT09 PZS registered?

MT09 PZS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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