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HG59 RSV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 RSV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 48,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,234 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 42,234 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,240 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 40,836 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,636 miles

clutch slipping

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on edges,more so on n/s

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 31 Aug 2016 32,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch slipping

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on edges,more so on n/s

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,114 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,063 miles

reverse lamp insecure

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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HG59 RSV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc 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 HG59 RSV, 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 HG59 RSV registered?

HG59 RSV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is HG59 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 RSV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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