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RX09 MSY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 54,900 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 54,887 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,853 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,996 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))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 50,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70RR13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,872 miles

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

front screen damaged

oil leak

oil leak steering rack area damp

Fail 6 Aug 2019 45,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

oil leak steering rack area damp

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,441 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,441 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight water leak from engine

Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight water leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,128 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

fluid around steering rack suspect leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,011 miles

damage to door mirror.

offside front brake caliper damp.

power steering rack damp.

tested when wet.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,011 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

damage to door mirror.

offside front brake caliper damp.

power steering rack damp.

tested when wet.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 23,504 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

slight movment in both sides top strut mountings

suspect front brake pads worn low unable to fully inspect

tyre size: 155/65r13 73t kumho

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,498 miles

Dampness around steering rack.

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

front brake pads getting low.

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,412 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

fluid around steering rack no leak at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,927 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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RX09 MSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RX09 MSY, 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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RX09 MSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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