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WN09 VEL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VEL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,500 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer sleeve damaged but not blowing

Fail 28 Nov 2022 54,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi outer sleeve damaged but not blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,977 miles

Offside Front suspension mount has slight play at upper attachment

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 17 Dec 2021 29,977 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front suspension mount has slight play at upper attachment

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,488 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 25,464 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 21,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,308 miles

Front unable to see brakes

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 11,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 11,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,790 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,290 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,195 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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WN09 VEL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN09 VEL, 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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WN09 VEL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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