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PJ09 FWG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 FWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs and axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 81,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs and axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,675 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2025 69,673 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 53,403 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 53,401 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,048 miles

Front Brake disc;s slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 9,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,752 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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PJ09 FWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ09 FWG, 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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What year was PJ09 FWG registered?

PJ09 FWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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