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NL09 MKO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 MKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 59,683 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,176 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sump crodded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,160 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sump crodded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 19 Feb 2019 54,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,032 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicator

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre only just legal inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 50,030 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres on wear indicator

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/f tyre only just legal inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,951 miles

offside rear wheel grabbing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel grabbing slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2014 18,669 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,803 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,615 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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NL09 MKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL09 MKO, 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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NL09 MKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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