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SA09 FEJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,358 mi
Last recorded35,358 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,358 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 35,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear axle bushes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,025 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,363 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel filter body

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside steering gaitor clip loose but gaitor considered still secure

Fail 23 Jun 2014 18,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion on fuel filter body

nearside steering gaitor clip loose but gaitor considered still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 15,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear lamp cracked lens

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,560 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,317 miles

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

dampness nearside steering rack gaitor

front pads appear to be getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 11,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

dampness nearside steering rack gaitor

front pads appear to be getting low

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 FEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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