2009 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · PJ09 OER

The 2009 Chevrolet Matiz presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 June 2025 at 28,652 miles returning a pass with zero defects. Every recorded test in the history, spanning from May 2021 through June 2025, has passed without a single advisory or failure point. This is an unusually spotless record for a seventeen-year-old city car and suggests the vehicle has been kept in consistently sound mechanical condition with no emerging or recurring faults. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. The car has covered roughly 12,500 miles over the five-year period from May 2021 to June 2025, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The annual increments are steady and gradual, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that might indicate a rolled-back odometer or prolonged periods of disuse. At 28,652 miles total, this is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, and the consistent year-on-year accumulation supports the reading as genuine. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop issues that MOT tests do not always catch, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized handbrake mechanisms, or corroded brake lines from moisture ingress. The underbody and sills should be examined carefully for structural corrosion, particularly around mounting points and jacking areas, as salt exposure over seventeen years can compromise structural integrity even on a car that has covered few miles. Tyre condition deserves particular attention. The original tyres or replacements fitted years ago may have adequate tread but could be suffering from age-related sidewall cracking, a common issue on vehicles used sparingly. The exhaust system should be checked for internal corrosion that may not yet affect emissions readings but could deteriorate rapidly with increased use. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a well-maintained, lightly used small car, but age-related deterioration remains a factor that no clean test history can fully rule out.