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RV09 WSL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WSL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil filter very old and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,581 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate de laminated area around fixing screw (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil filter very old and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,645 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective no longer attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Steering box has seepage Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure light damaged adjustment out (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure light damaged adjustment out (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective no longer attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Steering box has seepage Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,128 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 64,128 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 57,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,552 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,835 miles

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

front exhaust bracket detached system secure at time of test

wetness around steering rack pinion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,330 miles

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

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

child seat in adult belt

steering rack pinion damp

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,330 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

child seat in adult belt

steering rack pinion damp

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,149 miles

play in o/s/f upper strut bush

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

play in o/s/f upper strut bush

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,078 miles

Exhaust corroded at support hangers

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

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

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,116 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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RV09 WSL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc 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 RV09 WSL, 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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RV09 WSL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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