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MA09 YRD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,242 mi
Last recorded21,242 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YRD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 21,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake disc obviously been getting hot

Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 20,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,493 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 18,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,299 miles

Cracking in the nearside front tyre tread

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 12,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,966 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 6,207 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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MA09 YRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA09 YRD, 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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MA09 YRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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