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PJ09 WYH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,097 mi
Last recorded10,097 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 WYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 10,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 9,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp loose

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 8,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 7,987 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 7,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 7,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 6,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 5,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 5,439 miles

advise rear wheels stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 5,439 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise rear wheels stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,309 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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PJ09 WYH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ09 WYH, 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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PJ09 WYH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ09 WYH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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