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MK09 YPL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,601 mi
Last recorded44,601 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 YPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 44,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,823 miles

under body protection coating under car

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,318 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front top mounting slight play

rear axle corroded

sump corroded/ leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2024 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front top mounting slight play

rear axle corroded

sump corroded/ leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,605 miles

Both front top mounts slightly worn

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,749 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,293 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,731 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,324 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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MK09 YPL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 MK09 YPL, 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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MK09 YPL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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