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GL59 VHZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,349 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

front brake imbalance

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge,n/s/r wear outer edge

oil present rack area

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

rear brake pipes starting corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,755 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 79,753 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,767 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 59,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,143 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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GL59 VHZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 GL59 VHZ, 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 GL59 VHZ registered?

GL59 VHZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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