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VK09 UTA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 74,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill- advise repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 74,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill- advise repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and worn on inner edge - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 61,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and worn on inner edge - 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,242 miles

slight movement in osf top strut mount

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,754 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

osr tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2017 41,405 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

osr tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2016 37,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 26,548 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISSHAPPED

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 3 May 2013 20,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,993 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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VK09 UTA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK09 UTA, 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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VK09 UTA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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