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YX09 VAE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,940 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 70,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,836 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 65,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 51,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front supporter near flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension top mount play present

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened play within bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened play in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,631 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 5,486 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 VAE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX09 VAE, 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 YX09 VAE registered?

YX09 VAE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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