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SK09 XPL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,392 mi
Last recorded25,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 25,392 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 25,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

underside corroded all areas

Fail 23 Jul 2025 25,263 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

underside corroded all areas

Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 24,554 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 20,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top mount has a lot of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top mount has a lot of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 20,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top mount has a lot of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top mount has a lot of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperable

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 18,886 miles

Nearside Rear advise reverse light not working,

Fail 22 May 2019 18,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise reverse light not working,

Pass 30 May 2018 17,880 miles

Nearside Rear Advise reverse light not working,

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 17,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 11,091 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 8,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 8,415 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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SK09 XPL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK09 XPL, 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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SK09 XPL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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