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YR09 UWL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,676 mi
Last recorded44,676 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 44,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 May 2024 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 43,616 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 42,961 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 40,557 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen. ()

Pass 21 May 2020 38,283 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres in poor condition cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 38,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to rear pipe needs cleaning and greasing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres in poor condition cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 35,593 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 33,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,681 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside front rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,538 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 13,633 miles

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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YR09 UWL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR09 UWL, 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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YR09 UWL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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