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SA09 FDC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FDC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 75,735 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))

both inner sills are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

front subframe and rear axel are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

parking brake passed rbt but would appear adjustment is needed

Pass 15 May 2023 74,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system and both sills are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

Fail 11 May 2023 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system and both sills are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

parking brake just met the brake test requirements, would appear adjustment is needed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Front top strut mount is slightly rough

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parts of the exhaust system and both inner sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Apr 2022 72,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount is slightly rough

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parts of the exhaust system and both inner sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and N/S/F pipe at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support bar is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Mar 2020 69,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and N/S/F pipe at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil warning lamp flashes on sometimes

radiator support bar is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc is slightly pitted

both rear shockers are slightly worn

exhaust system is corroded but still secure

front brake pads are half worn

front radiator support bar is corroded but not weakened

oil around engine area

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf and nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,749 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf and nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,294 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 FDC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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