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HG09 YJK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,022 mi
Last recorded30,022 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 YJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 30,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 28,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 28,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has fixing that has the effect of changing the appearance or legibility of any of the characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks / split (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low inner band edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 26,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% reading little or no effort. 93% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks / split (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low inner band edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 24,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 24,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 22,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 13,342 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (raised tread)

nearside wiperblade starting to split & blades smear

offside rear brake slight bind but nothing showing on roller brake test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,502 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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HG09 YJK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG09 YJK, 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 HG09 YJK registered?

HG09 YJK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is HG09 YJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 YJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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