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AF53 JAW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,632 mi
Last recorded54,632 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 JAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,632 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,712 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 49,585 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 42,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,820 miles

Front registration plate damaged

exhaust flixe pipe damaged

front exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

Fail 3 Feb 2020 41,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged

exhaust flixe pipe damaged

front exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 40,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,114 miles

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

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

battery not fully surcure

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 35,323 miles

unable to check wheel nuts wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,097 miles

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 33,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to fully check due to brake binding (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high hand brake travel

wheel nuts not fully checked due to wheel covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 22,340 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills plastic covered

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2014 22,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills plastic covered

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 22,234 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger corroded away but still supported.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,666 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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AF53 JAW 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 63.2%.

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 AF53 JAW, 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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AF53 JAW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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