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SA09 FCV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,754 mi
Last recorded57,754 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 57,754 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2023 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2022 55,749 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust centre mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

front number plate starting to deteriorate

handbrake requires slight adjustment

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front steering rack inner joint worn

offside front tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2021 52,509 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust centre mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play ion nearside front wheel bearing

sump porous

Fail 26 May 2021 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust centre mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play ion nearside front wheel bearing

sump porous

Pass 14 May 2020 50,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 29,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 23,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 14,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FCV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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