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MW09 FTO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,280 mi
Last recorded43,280 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 FTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,280 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank securing straps corroding

n/s and o/s/f A B S rings on drive shafts corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank securing straps corroding

n/s and o/s/f A B S rings on drive shafts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank securing straps corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,609 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank securing straps corroding

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank securing straps corroding

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn low

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt at n/s and o/s/r outer positions ()

Front exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Imbalanced effort recorded across rear axle brake units

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No lock out recorded from o/s/r parking brake.

No lock out recorded from o/s/r service brake

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding on sllightly.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 28,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt at n/s and o/s/r outer positions ()

Front exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Imbalanced effort recorded across rear axle brake units

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

No lock out recorded from o/s/r parking brake.

No lock out recorded from o/s/r service brake

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding on sllightly.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,004 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s fuel tank securing strap corroding

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s fuel tank securing strap corroding

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,483 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank secring strap showing some corrosion

plastic over sills fitted

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MW09 FTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW09 FTO, 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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MW09 FTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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