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HV09 WBP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,565 mi
Last recorded37,565 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WBP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 37,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 33,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,710 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 30,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 28,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,766 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 26,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 24,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 19,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 13,468 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 9,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV09 WBP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HV09 WBP, 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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HV09 WBP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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