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LY09 FYB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,795 mi
Last recorded27,795 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 FYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 27,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 25,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 21,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 19,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,127 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 18,127 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 16,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 16,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 14,227 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,399 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,281 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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LY09 FYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY09 FYB, 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 LY09 FYB registered?

LY09 FYB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 FYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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