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EJ09 XKT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,142 mi
Last recorded31,142 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XKT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 31,142 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

footbrake has slightly more travel than typical, advise rear shoe adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2025 28,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted and holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 28,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted and holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,543 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 6 Sep 2022 20,543 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,778 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 9,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 8,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,467 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 6,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,493 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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EJ09 XKT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ09 XKT, 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 EJ09 XKT registered?

EJ09 XKT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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