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SG09 CTY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,831 mi
Last recorded18,831 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 CTY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 18,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockies x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 18,824 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockies x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 16,039 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 16,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 15,008 miles

advice on further look at engine management light and abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs and rear brakes sticking slight

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axle and suspension and underside all over and inner and outer sills

advice on slight pitting at front top rear metal brake pipes and further look at metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Dec 2021 15,008 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advice on further look at engine management light and abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs and rear brakes sticking slight

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axle and suspension and underside all over and inner and outer sills

advice on slight pitting at front top rear metal brake pipes and further look at metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2020 14,989 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes sticking slight

advice on slight pitting and further look at o/s/f and n/s/f and front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Dec 2020 14,989 miles

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

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

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

advice on further look at rear brakes sticking slight

advice on slight pitting and further look at o/s/f and n/s/f and front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,642 miles

advice on further look at abs light after re set

advice on further look at o/s/r foot and hand brake and sticking slight

advice on slight pitting at o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

advice on slight pitting at o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2019 14,642 miles

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

advice on further look at abs light after re set

advice on further look at o/s/r foot and hand brake and sticking slight

advice on slight pitting at o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

advice on slight pitting at o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,890 miles

advice on front number plate

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

advice on slight pitting at o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes to wheel cly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,556 miles

advice on front number plate

advice on slight lift at front strut mountings needs further look at

Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,142 miles

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

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

advice on slight movement at o/s/f and n/s/f weels pos strut mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2016 11,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advice on slight movement at o/s/f and n/s/f weels pos strut mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,477 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 5,998 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2012 4,233 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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SG09 CTY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG09 CTY, 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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SG09 CTY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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