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CA09 VYJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,213 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,210 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,675 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 32,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,361 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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CA09 VYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA09 VYJ, 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

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What year was CA09 VYJ registered?

CA09 VYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is CA09 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 VYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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