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VO09 ZVA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,204 mi
Last recorded38,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ZVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 38,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Anti roll bar bushes in both nearside and offside bottom arms are heavily cracked, perished and spliting. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front bottom arms are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is bald on inner edge and is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe is corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers to bush are worn and have slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates. (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle due to age and mileage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 36,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 35,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,726 miles

slight crack in offside front abs ring

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 23,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,719 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 19,719 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 19,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 18,898 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 18,898 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 17,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,220 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 ZVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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