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VE09 FBU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,203 mi
Last recorded44,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 FBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 44,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 44,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure support bracket broken (new headlight required ) (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn very close to cords inner [strong advisory ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 40,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn very close to cords inner [strong advisory ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,668 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,171 miles

Front exhaust front flexi pipe corroding

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,309 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,487 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (2mm)

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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VE09 FBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE09 FBU, 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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VE09 FBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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