CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK09 AOS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,239 mi
Last recorded63,239 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AOS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,239 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 63,237 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases kat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 52,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective (stabilizer link) ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & /s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded to joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,171 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS WORN/PLAY....

EXHAUST CORRODED...

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 51,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ABS RING BROKEN.. (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS WORN/PLAY....

EXHAUST CORRODED...

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,363 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL.....

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL..

Fail 19 Jan 2022 44,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL..

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL..

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,726 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,726 miles

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

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER STRUT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,668 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 21 Jun 2017 27,668 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,768 miles

SLIGHT BIND TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Fail 30 Jun 2016 24,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX U/S. (7.1.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 21,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,634 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 18,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 15,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,449 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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK09 AOS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BK09 AOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK09 AOS?

You can check the full history of BK09 AOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK09 AOS registered?

BK09 AOS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is BK09 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 AOS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK09 AOS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK09 AOS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.