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FV09 YVJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,950 mi
Last recorded15,950 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 15,950 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension very rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 15,812 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 15,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 14,105 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 14,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 12,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 12,639 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,849 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2018 7,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2017 6,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 5,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 4,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 3,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 2,206 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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FV09 YVJ 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 81.3%.

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 FV09 YVJ, 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 FV09 YVJ registered?

FV09 YVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 YVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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