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VU09 XFN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 XFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,786 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,758 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,630 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,213 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU09 XFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU09 XFN, 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 VU09 XFN registered?

VU09 XFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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