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SA09 FEM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,102 mi
Last recorded54,102 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,102 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside/Nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated/weeping

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside/Nearside front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle/suspension components coated in Underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travel high?? (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly loose?? (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn more on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/1.6mm & heavy cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both outer &offside inner cv boot signs of grease

brake pedal feels a bit soft

brake pipes corroded in places

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 44,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 25 Jan 2015 9,721 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 7,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 5,312 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn more on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,050 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 FEM 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 92.3%.

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

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