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VN09 BFK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edges. 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 58,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 54,563 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))

Fail 29 May 2024 54,563 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange welded missing nuts but not blowing

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 51,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange welded missing nuts but not blowing

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 46,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 46,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (legal limit 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,127 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper refill split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorber top rubber mountings slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,582 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5 MM.155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,080 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5 MM.155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 19,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,437 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 17,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,987 miles

Wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 12,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front wheel rim outer bead damaged.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,803 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front wheel rim outer bead damaged.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 9,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

drivers side wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2012 9,732 miles

drivers side wiper blade splitting

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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VN09 BFK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN09 BFK, 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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VN09 BFK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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