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PJ09 WYB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,260 mi
Last recorded35,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 WYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,260 miles

Front BOTH front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2021 35,260 miles

Front BOTH front suspension top mounts have slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play in bush

Fail 14 Aug 2020 33,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r has 155/70/13 and n/s/r has 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing heavily on inner edge to the extent its below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play in bush

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,564 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,923 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 17,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 13,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 8,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 2,803 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 WYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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