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GV59 HVF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,424 mi
Last recorded66,424 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 HVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,424 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 66,424 miles

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

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,046 miles

Both auxiliary belts cracked and perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 64,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both auxiliary belts cracked and perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,957 miles

Both front suspension top mounts worn

Front flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,957 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension top mounts worn

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,435 miles

Both front suspension top mounts worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 15 Oct 2021 53,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension top mounts worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,739 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2019 44,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 40,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY 2mm left (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 27,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY 2mm left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced 472 bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,159 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 20,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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GV59 HVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV59 HVF, 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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GV59 HVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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