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OV09 HZR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,929 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 93,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,680 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 87,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 67,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,551 miles

cracking to o/s/f tyre tread

light corrosion to o/s front suspension arm

Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,551 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking to o/s/f tyre tread

light corrosion to o/s front suspension arm

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,619 miles

n/s wiper

Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,612 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s wiper

Pass 17 May 2016 39,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 39,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,525 miles

both front tyres low on tread, devoid on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 34,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres low on tread, devoid on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 25,281 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,281 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,569 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,643 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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OV09 HZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OV09 HZR, 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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OV09 HZR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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