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HY59 VTX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,136 mi
Last recorded114,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VTX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 114,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,256 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal worn

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Reverse light does not work

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play in it

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan gasket leaking and dripping on to exhaust down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear play in both rear damper mounts .

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,445 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Oil leak sump ()

slight flat spot on o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,249 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,196 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mount braket broken

Pass 19 May 2014 46,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front mount corroaded .

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,773 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/r tyre edges worn

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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HY59 VTX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY59 VTX, 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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HY59 VTX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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