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PJ09 FWX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,084 mi
Last recorded77,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 FWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 77,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 76,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Outer Suspension locking device missing Anti Roll Bar outer, both sides. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 69,620 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,693 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,495 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 61,489 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Driveshaft abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,842 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,842 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,221 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 FWX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ09 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

PJ09 FWX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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