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EA09 VYG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,716 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jun 2020 80,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,898 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 46,898 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 41,877 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 41,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 34,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 28,063 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 21,214 miles

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

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 VYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA09 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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