2009 Chevrolet Matiz · 13,040 MOT tests
2009 Chevrolet Matiz reliability
2009 Chevrolet Matizs fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Matiz years (13,040 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- 46.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 49,946
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,040
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 16.9% of tests fail here (143% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension19.6%
- Brakes16.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.64%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.59%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.46%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.88%)
Is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2009 Chevrolet Matizs fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Matiz years (13,040 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.56% of tests), position lamp not working (4.8% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Chevrolet Matiz shows 49,946 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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