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EA09 VYF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,284 mi
Last recorded56,284 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 56,284 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside wiper blade split and fails to clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn OSF anti roll bar rubber perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing Fog light switch not able to be found (4.5.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from drivers view ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre close to legal limit 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken by flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2019 40,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken by flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2018 36,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 27,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 19,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,546 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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EA09 VYF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA09 VYF, 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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EA09 VYF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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