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SF09 OJX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 OJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,180 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated pumped up (5.2.3 (l))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 51,806 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2021 51,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front suspension corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2020 51,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 51,509 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,146 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged cracked due to corrosion (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,552 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,552 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking fluid reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,884 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight play detected at offside of sterring rack

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,294 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play detected at offside of sterring rack

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 26,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,753 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 19,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

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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SF09 OJX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SF09 OJX, 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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SF09 OJX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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