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YR09 VAM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VAM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 29,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,391 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,685 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 20,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,121 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 16,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,286 miles

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

bonnet distorted

exhaust bracket weld broken

Fail 8 Mar 2018 14,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet distorted

exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 3,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 1,944 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 VAM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAM, 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 YR09 VAM registered?

YR09 VAM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 VAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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