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GV59 MVX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 MVX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 76,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 74,166 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,720 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2024 62,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2023 49,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 45,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamination (0.1 (b))

both steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 19 May 2020 39,625 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 34,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 29,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 25,309 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2017 25,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 20,886 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 21 May 2015 16,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

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 MVX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV59 MVX, 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 GV59 MVX registered?

GV59 MVX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is GV59 MVX safe to buy?

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