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WN09 VEM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz SE

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper n/s and o/s top mounts have lift and play

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/tapped

Nearside Rear parking performance could be improved

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper also damaged cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 88,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper n/s and o/s top mounts have lift and play

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/tapped

Nearside Rear parking performance could be improved

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper also damaged cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both n/s and o/s top mounts have play and lift

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective rear of head light unit plastic housing poor/ cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both n/s and o/s top mounts have play and lift

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective rear of head light unit plastic housing poor/ cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 62,598 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits READING 1.200 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation BY 60% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 44,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 25,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 19,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,171 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 12,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,951 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 4,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,961 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)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz SE?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
2,715
Miles/Year
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake application uneven 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
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WN09 VEM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz SE in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz SE fails its MOT is brake application uneven, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN09 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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WN09 VEM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz SE, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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