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MF59 DVL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,208 mi
Last recorded39,208 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 DVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 39,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 39,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 34,535 miles

Nearside Front top mount sight movement when off load (side to side)

Fail 3 Aug 2023 34,535 miles

Nearside Front top mount sight movement when off load (side to side)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,316 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,316 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,468 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,079 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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MF59 DVL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MF59 DVL, 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 MF59 DVL registered?

MF59 DVL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MF59 DVL safe to buy?

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