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PJ09 FWP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 FWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,813 miles

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,487 miles

slight movement in osf and nsf strut top bush

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

oil leak, sump corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,160 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 30,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 FWP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FWP, 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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PJ09 FWP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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