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SA09 FCO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,974 mi
Last recorded31,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FCO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 31,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 31,756 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake operating lever (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 24,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,850 miles

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 23,850 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 20,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 18,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 13,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,331 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 8,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 6,219 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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SA09 FCO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA09 FCO, 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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SA09 FCO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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