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YX09 VAA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VAA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 107,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,604 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 92,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 82,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,931 miles

GEARBOX MTG WORN

Fail 17 Jun 2020 71,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,317 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 57,108 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)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 12 May 2016 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 50,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,471 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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YX09 VAA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YX09 VAA, 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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YX09 VAA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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