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EJ59 VRR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VRR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 51,423 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 51,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 45,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,244 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,415 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,641 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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EJ59 VRR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ59 VRR, 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 EJ59 VRR registered?

EJ59 VRR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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