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PF09 BUO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,876 mi
Last recorded91,876 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 BUO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 91,871 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 155/6513 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 155/6513 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 80,439 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 80,439 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 75,264 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 75,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,425 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 68,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,387 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,378 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR housing (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR housing (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust mount broken off

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,659 miles

exhaust mount broken off

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,732 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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PF09 BUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BUO, 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 BUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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