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A3 JBX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,906 mi
Last recorded60,906 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 60,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2026 60,905 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,654 miles

Play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Fail 3 Jan 2025 40,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2023 25,457 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 25,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 22,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi front pipe starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust pipe mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mounting is worn

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mounting is worn

Fail 12 Dec 2022 22,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi front pipe starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust pipe mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mounting is worn

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mounting is worn

Pass 29 Dec 2021 21,960 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 20,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 18,755 miles

36% brake imbalance rear axle

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 17,457 miles

Nearside + Offside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2016 15,810 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracking due to age

Fail 29 Dec 2016 15,790 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slight cracking due to age

Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,708 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 29 Dec 2014 11,974 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 11,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 10,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 8,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 8,388 miles

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

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

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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A3 JBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A3 JBX, 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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A3 JBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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