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R7 OHW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,166 mi
Last recorded44,166 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 OHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 44,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main through brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2026 44,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing / sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main through brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rusting to outer and under sill areas and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2025 41,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rusting to outer and under sill areas and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 35,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,650 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 30,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 27,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight play in both top mounts

Fail 24 Jul 2018 25,039 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (steering rack) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,775 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 22,775 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 19,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 10,269 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 10,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,029 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 8,029 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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R7 OHW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R7 OHW, 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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R7 OHW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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