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RE59 PVF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 PVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,467 miles

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

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 61,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 52,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. 155/65R13/73T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards outer edge. Outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at limit and bald towards edges. Also outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at limit and bald towards outer edge. Outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear both tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 24,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear both tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 17,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 17,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 4,493 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 PVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 RE59 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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