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NU09 TGF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,765 mi
Last recorded57,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 TGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 57,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off uneven low tread and cracking 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front strut top bush slight play

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

Pass 22 May 2024 50,247 miles

General corrosion on all parts and component's under vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Central (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 43,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 43,839 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 37,681 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 11 May 2022 37,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2021 31,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 31,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 24,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,417 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 19,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

engine oil low

Pass 10 May 2018 16,536 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 14,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear strongly advised tyre cut to cords outer sidewall

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper split and near side front

slight difference on front brake increase and decrease

Pass 13 May 2016 12,805 miles

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

front exhaust mount insecure

Fail 12 May 2016 12,803 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 11 May 2015 11,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 6,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 5,592 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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NU09 TGF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU09 TGF, 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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NU09 TGF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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