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SA09 FJE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,296 mi
Last recorded44,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,296 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 44,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 37,883 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 21,776 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 21,776 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 13,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres have cracked tread 155/65/13

both rear tyres have perished side walls

Pass 5 Feb 2018 10,721 miles

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

front tyres perished in tread

rear tyres slightly perished outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,975 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 9,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 8,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 7,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 6,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 5,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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 FJE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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