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RV09 WSD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,526 mi
Last recorded56,526 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WSD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,526 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2026 56,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,715 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Mar 2023 50,715 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,066 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (N/S driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (N/S driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,832 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 47,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Apr 2020 47,066 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre valve deterioration

Offside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 45,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre valve deterioration

Offside Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 39,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 39,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,092 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper split

long brake pedal travel

Fail 5 May 2016 35,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,661 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

osf wiper split in 2 places

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,262 miles

dampness at gearbox

rear brakes not fully releasing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 15,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,755 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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RV09 WSD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV09 WSD, 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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RV09 WSD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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