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VE09 FBV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,019 mi
Last recorded18,019 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 FBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 17,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 17,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 17,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 17,637 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

foot brake travel slightly long

Fail 14 Jun 2023 16,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

foot brake travel slightly long

Pass 7 Jul 2022 16,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 16,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 15,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 9,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,289 miles

offside rear tyre staring to perish on outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,466 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,194 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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VE09 FBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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