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OY09 KUV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,596 mi
Last recorded126,596 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 KUV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 126,596 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ends of anti- roll bar bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple cuts no cords showing also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 126,596 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ends of anti- roll bar bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have multiple cuts no cords showing also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 120,330 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes serverley deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 120,237 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front also both cracking all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes serverley deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 99,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,672 miles

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

sump corroded may start leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded may start leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,582 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 73,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,507 miles

Offside Rear bodywork damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear bodywork damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 42,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,593 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 28,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,037 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 28,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,638 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 26,638 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,134 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres outer side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,781 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 17,440 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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OY09 KUV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY09 KUV, 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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OY09 KUV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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