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BJ09 TYB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 59,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 43,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 43,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 42,802 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 42,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 41,468 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 41,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim INNER RIM DISTORTED (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,100 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2017 29,852 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2017 29,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2016 26,739 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 26,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,011 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 19,982 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 14,383 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 10,572 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 10,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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BJ09 TYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ09 TYB, 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 BJ09 TYB registered?

BJ09 TYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 TYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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