CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK09 RNO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,513 mi
Last recorded43,513 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 RNO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 41,469 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,187 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Movement in wheel

Offside Front Wiper split

Front Front exhaust bracket loose

Offside Front Calliper sticking

Fail 22 Mar 2024 39,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working All side lights not working from side light switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working from side light switch (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Movement in wheel

Offside Front Wiper split

Front Front exhaust bracket loose

Front Speedo illumination not always working

Offside Front Calliper sticking

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,970 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 36,965 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,222 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 26,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 20,098 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 13,234 miles

All other tyres slightly cracking on tread & sidewall 155/65/13

OSF Tyre cracked & perished 155/65/13

Slight play in NSF strut top mount

Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,565 miles

N/S and rear wipers torn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 3,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 6,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 1,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 639 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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK09 RNO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK09 RNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK09 RNO?

You can check the full history of SK09 RNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK09 RNO registered?

SK09 RNO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SK09 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 RNO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK09 RNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK09 RNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.