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EA09 VYP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,653 mi
Last recorded16,653 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 16,284 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 14,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 11,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 10,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 10,132 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at attachment to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,435 miles

offside and nearside front gearbox oil seals leaking fluid

Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 5,484 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 5,478 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,611 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 VYP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VYP, 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 EA09 VYP registered?

EA09 VYP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is EA09 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 VYP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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