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AY09 XMK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XMK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,322 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edge. ,s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2019 30,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edge. ,s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,846 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,846 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,356 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 20,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,245 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 16,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,367 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 12,367 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,920 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,186 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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AY09 XMK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 AY09 XMK, 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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AY09 XMK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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