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BF09 YHT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YHT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,698 miles

Offside Front track control arm large washer corroded holed

front tyres worn slight on edges

slight plat in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 56,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever travel on limit

some travel on footbrake pedal

Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 45,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 28,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 20,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,265 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,465 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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BF09 YHT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF09 YHT, 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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What year was BF09 YHT registered?

BF09 YHT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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