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RE59 BRV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,320 mi
Last recorded45,320 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 BRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,320 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,955 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 41,922 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing uneven / mis shaped

Fail 21 Nov 2023 38,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing uneven / mis shaped

Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail leaking advise inspection ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth on edges not primary tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 35,462 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat button inside dash (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working sidelight goes out when brake pedal pressed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged target ring on driveshaft split open (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail leaking advise inspection ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn smooth on edges not primary tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,818 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 32,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 29,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,482 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 18,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,674 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 16,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,231 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,986 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 6,644 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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RE59 BRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE59 BRV, 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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RE59 BRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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