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SP09 TEY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,682 mi
Last recorded84,682 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TEY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,682 miles

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR\BRAKE PIPE

Fail 13 Feb 2025 84,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR\BRAKE PIPE

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 82,651 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,896 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 70,912 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,171 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 64,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 60,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,369 miles

partial contact nsf inner disc

rear wiper not clearing screen

slight dampness steering rack

Fail 25 May 2015 57,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

partial contact nsf inner disc

rear wiper not clearing screen

slight dampness steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,891 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,116 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 47,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

accelerator pedal anti slip missing

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 1 Jun 2012 43,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

accelerator pedal anti slip missing

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

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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SP09 TEY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP09 TEY, 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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SP09 TEY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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