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AO09 JZX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JZX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,842 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ***advise replacement*** (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***advise replacement** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has slight freeplay-advise adjustment

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ***advise replacement*** (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***advise replacement** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has slight freeplay-advise adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight freeplay-advise adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight freeplay-advise adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of being overheated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked slightly

clutch bite high

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 63,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of being overheated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked slightly

brake pedal travel long

clutch bite high

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 48,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,952 miles

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

all tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,498 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 17,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,257 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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AO09 JZX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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