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YX09 VAH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VAH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,420 miles

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside top suspension mountings have slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside top suspension mountings have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,337 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,012 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 VAH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

YX09 VAH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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