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RX09 MWE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,756 mi
Last recorded49,756 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 49,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 49,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 44,790 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,489 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,991 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Fail 21 Feb 2018 29,990 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,886 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 25,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 10,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,007 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 MWE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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