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VN09 UTB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,362 mi
Last recorded80,362 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 UTB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,476 miles

Front both front top mount

Fail 9 Mar 2023 73,476 miles

Front both front top mount

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes badly corroded at rear in need of being replaced

some movement at top of both front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,433 miles

some wear in both front strut top mounts, very near to being excess

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear, in need of being replaced

Fail 21 Feb 2020 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear, in need of being replaced

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,122 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,853 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,853 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 47,160 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,855 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,855 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,648 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,923 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Jul 2012 20,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 UTB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTB, 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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What year was VN09 UTB registered?

VN09 UTB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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