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KY09 EKL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 EKL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 54,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/deterioration to front flexi pipe

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

some wear to front tyres/worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,415 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/deterioration and slight leak to front flexi pipe

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to offside front tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2024 51,415 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/deterioration and slight leak to front flexi pipe

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged front nearside and offside ABS rings broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,140 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front ABS rings

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 44,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some wear

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to nearside and offside front ABS rings

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2020 43,222 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to tyres

slight leak from power steering rack assembly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,399 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has srew in the tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx - wear to outer edge - 155/65R13 73T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,044 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,008 miles

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

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

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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KY09 EKL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 KY09 EKL, 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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KY09 EKL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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