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DG59 VBZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,366 mi
Last recorded55,366 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021 55,366 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not fastened down (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not fastened down (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 45,366 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 45,366 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2015 40,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,588 miles

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

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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DG59 VBZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG59 VBZ, 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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DG59 VBZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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