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VO09 EVJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 EVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,993 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,924 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 36,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 33,304 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 33,304 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 32,079 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 16 May 2018 32,077 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 May 2017 30,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 30,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,937 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,903 miles

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

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

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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VO09 EVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO09 EVJ, 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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VO09 EVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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