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PF09 BTO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,917 mi
Last recorded31,917 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 BTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 31,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 17,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 17,339 miles

Offside Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 16,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 16,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 15,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 14,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,792 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 12,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 12,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,117 miles

rear wheels both binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,788 miles

Rear brakes at both sides are binding slightly and advise further attention.

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced on test.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 10,637 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 8,321 miles

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 8,321 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

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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PF09 BTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 PF09 BTO, 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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PF09 BTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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