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EF09 KFA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,597 mi
Last recorded16,597 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 16,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 16,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 14,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive has residue on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 14,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive has residue on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 12,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosions

Pass 19 Jan 2023 11,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 10,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 9,705 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 9,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 8,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 8,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 7,715 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 5,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 4,446 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 3,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 3,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 2,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to lower part of windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,370 miles

damage to lower part of windscreen

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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EF09 KFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF09 KFA, 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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EF09 KFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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