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MW09 SFY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 SFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,106 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,721 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,952 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,836 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,790 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven Pulls to right (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,549 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,393 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,460 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,460 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,181 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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MW09 SFY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFY, 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 MW09 SFY registered?

MW09 SFY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is MW09 SFY safe to buy?

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