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KS59 VBF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 VBF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 65,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 65,204 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both front top strut mounts slight play

rear wiper defective

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure, cable tie detached. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has play, advise attention required soon .

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure, cable tie detached. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has play, advise attention required soon .

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,519 miles

Nearside Front abs ring slight cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft output seals on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft output seals on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,052 miles

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

both front top strut mounts slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,795 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 55,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,592 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,566 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable twisted (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,941 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 13,572 miles

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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KS59 VBF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS59 VBF, 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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KS59 VBF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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