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SV09 RPZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 RPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 34,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,325 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 25,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 24,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 16,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play requires adjustment (2.6.2)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

play in top strut mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both indicator bulbs discolouring and going white

Fail 21 Mar 2017 14,493 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both indicator bulbs discolouring and going white

Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,157 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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SV09 RPZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV09 RPZ, 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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SV09 RPZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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