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DG59 VCP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,777 mi
Last recorded63,777 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VCP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Nov 2023 63,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,083 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

o/s/r brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2021 53,083 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

o/s/r brake pipe to flexible pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,457 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 50,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,082 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front sunvisor insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Nov 2019 48,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front sunvisor insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust bracket broken

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 45,215 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 38,844 miles

N/s & O/s Suspension Top Mount Worn

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,251 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 27,183 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,183 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,381 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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DG59 VCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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