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V7 RAR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 RAR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,240 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and mud all around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger bracket rusted away but held by other hangers and secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 66,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,251 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,402 miles

1.outer sills not tested fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,247 miles

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

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

1.outer sills not tested fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,478 miles

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

2/ n/s front tyre wearing on edges

3/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,376 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,124 miles

1/outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,643 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre tead starting to bulge.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,547 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play in nearside front top suspension mount

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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V7 RAR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V7 RAR, 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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V7 RAR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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