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UL05 REL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUL05 REL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,716 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 37,764 miles

Central Front exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 37,764 miles

Central Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,683 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil filter and fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil filter and fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,877 miles

Oil and Fuel filters badly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 29,877 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil and Fuel filters badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 27,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 27,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,724 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,048 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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UL05 REL 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 UL05 REL, 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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UL05 REL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 August 2009.

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