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YX09 VAO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 55,106 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,668 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 26,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 25,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,771 miles

Front both front top mounts slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2019 24,771 miles

Front both front top mounts slight play

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 23,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 22,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,849 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 VAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

YX09 VAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YX09 VAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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