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SH09 WRW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 WRW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,428 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 58,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety SUMP CORRIED (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,129 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROANT (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,199 miles

Near side front tyre worn close to wear marks

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre worn close to wear marks

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,577 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DISC BURNT

Fail 17 May 2014 26,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT DISC BURNT

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

Pass 28 May 2013 18,575 miles

advise front exhaust flexi leaking and exhaust brackets broken

advise front number plate deteriorated

advise nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2013 18,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front exhaust flexi leaking and exhaust brackets broken

advise front number plate deteriorated

advise nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

advise offside rear wheel slight bind

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 14,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SH09 WRW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH09 WRW, 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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SH09 WRW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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