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EJ59 VRU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,363 mi
Last recorded30,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 30,363 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 30,360 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 29,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 29,259 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 30,815 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 30,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offsise (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,361 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 VRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ59 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

EJ59 VRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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