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MT09 YHJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 YHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 42,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,281 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,115 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,281 miles

Front Both NSF and OSF top mount slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount slight play

Offside Front Top Mount slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2022 36,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight lift in shock absorber top mounting

Offside Front slight lift in shock absorber top mounting

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,368 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken on flexi pipe section, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,434 miles

Exhaust front flexi/mount split

Nearside Front ABS ring split

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 34,434 miles

Exhaust front flexi/mount split

Nearside Front ABS ring split

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,017 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,526 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 13,385 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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MT09 YHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MT09 YHJ, 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 MT09 YHJ registered?

MT09 YHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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