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GV59 VXL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,008 mi
Last recorded30,008 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 VXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

both abs rings heavily corroded

corrosion to inner sills and front inner wheel arches

play in top mountings

suspension components corroded heavy

Fail 11 Dec 2019 30,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

both abs rings heavily corroded

corrosion to inner sills and front inner wheel arches

play in top mountings

suspension components corroded heavy

Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,587 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting has play

both abs rings heavy corroded

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

dampness to steering rack lower

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,322 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

DAMPNESS TO STEERING RACK

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 28,312 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

DAMPNESS TO STEERING RACK

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,938 miles

dampness around power steering rack

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low outer edge

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,910 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,005 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VXL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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