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AO09 ADU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,543 mi
Last recorded32,543 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ADU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Reverse light, poor security

Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,568 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Reverse light, poor security

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills not fully inspected due t plastic covers

Fail 26 Apr 2023 29,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills not fully inspected due t plastic covers

Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,960 miles

o/s and n/s front top macpherson mounts has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2021 26,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring (1.6 (e))

o/s and n/s front top macpherson mounts has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,167 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s front top macpherson mount has slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2020 26,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter corroded

n/s front top macpherson mount has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,767 miles

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

n/s front macpherson top mount has slight play

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,568 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,288 miles

play in n/s/f top s/abs mount when jacked up

Fail 26 Feb 2014 10,275 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in n/s/f top s/abs mount when jacked up

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,446 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 4,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO09 ADU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO09 ADU, 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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AO09 ADU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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