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BG09 JVA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,232 mi
Last recorded27,232 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 JVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 27,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 25,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (BUSH'S CRACKING) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2025 25,790 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (TOP MOUNTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (BUSH'S CRACKING) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 24,675 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (HAS SLIGHT PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount as slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount as slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 23,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , sidewalls [2009] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,731 miles

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

Front suspension top mount has slight play (both)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,558 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 17,958 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,148 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2016 12,765 miles

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

both front tyres worn

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 5,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BG09 JVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG09 JVA, 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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BG09 JVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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