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SF09 LYC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,648 mi
Last recorded34,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 LYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 32,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 31,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 29,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 28,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 26,860 miles

cat manifold exhoust leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,420 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front wiper split

bracket brocken front pipe exhoust

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,428 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Jun 2016 20,427 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,662 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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SF09 LYC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SF09 LYC, 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 SF09 LYC registered?

SF09 LYC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for SF09 LYC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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