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SL09 BOV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

45,851 mi
Last recorded45,851 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 BOV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 45,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,832 miles

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

Front subframe and suspension corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 20 Jun 2024 38,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,317 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

misting oil steering rack

park brake efficiency just met, system may require repair or adjustment

rear axel slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Jun 2023 37,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

misting oil steering rack

park brake efficiency just met, system may require repair or adjustment

rear axel slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,123 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak rack area

Fail 21 Jun 2022 35,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak rack area

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 33,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 32,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak sump

sump prous

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 22,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 18,704 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 9,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 3,787 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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SL09 BOV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 SL09 BOV, 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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SL09 BOV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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