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WR09 ZSJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,992 mi
Last recorded67,992 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 ZSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to going through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to going through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to going through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to going through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,145 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 55,324 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 55,323 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s 160, o/s 100 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,507 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 52,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre inner side wall shows large deep splits(suspect deep enough to reach the cords)

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits and is perished/cracked.

Fail 31 May 2017 49,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged off side front abs ring incomplete. (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front service brakes show extensive imbalance of 28%.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre inner side wall shows large deep splits(suspect deep enough to reach the cords)

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits and is perished/cracked.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

the remains of beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

Pass 5 May 2016 40,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,418 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 15,158 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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WR09 ZSJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 WR09 ZSJ, 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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What year was WR09 ZSJ registered?

WR09 ZSJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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