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AE09 AAU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 AAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 51,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 50,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 50,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because off exhaust blow(broken) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,403 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI NECK HAS SLIGHT BLOW

F/O/S TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING WORN (JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Fail 31 Mar 2022 47,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (30CM OF SUBFRAME MOUNTING) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST FLEXI NECK HAS SLIGHT BLOW

F/O/S TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING WORN (JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,711 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 31 Oct 2020 44,707 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2017 42,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,947 miles

Both rear tyres rubber deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2014 18,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cracks in both rear tyres outer side walls

Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,799 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cracks in both rear tyres outer side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,379 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 15,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2012 12,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE09 AAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AE09 AAU, 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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AE09 AAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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