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A4 BVT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,711 mi
Last recorded46,711 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and rear axle very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 46,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and rear axle very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 44,153 miles

2 front lower arm bushes have cracks on bushes

2 front wiper just in limit h

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

inner sills have corrosion o/s & n/s

n/s/f shocker top has lift

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f lower arm has corrosion

outer sill cover fitted

rear axle has corrosion

rear number plate face damage

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,389 miles

2 front shocker tops have lift o/s & n/s

axle has heavy corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f ball joints have slight play

outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate dis colour

Fail 25 Jan 2024 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front shocker tops have lift o/s & n/s

axle has heavy corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f ball joints have slight play

outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate dis colour

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 41,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,293 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 39,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,289 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,857 miles

both strut front mountings lift play

Fail 12 Feb 2019 34,856 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both strut front mountings lift play

engine misfire

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front mount broken

Fail 6 Mar 2018 31,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front abs ring broken

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,464 miles

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

n/s o/s front play in front strut top mountings

Fail 15 Mar 2017 28,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s o/s front play in front strut top mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 11,069 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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A4 BVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A4 BVT, 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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A4 BVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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