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RE59 PVV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,065 mi
Last recorded48,065 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 PVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 48,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

lift to both front top mounts

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 48,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

lift to both front top mounts

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 46,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Some lift in nearside front top mount

Fail 10 Dec 2024 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Some lift in nearside front top mount

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel tank strap corroding

lift to both front top mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank strap corroding

lift to both front top mounts

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 5 Dec 2022 41,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank strap corroding

lift to both front top mounts

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

lift to both front top mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,724 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

lift to both front top mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2020 36,724 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape on inner edge - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

lift to both front top mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated

rear tyres slightly out of shape - recommend replace

slight lift to both front top mounts

Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,486 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken in 2 places (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated

rear tyres slightly out of shape - recommend replace

slight lift to both front top mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,612 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on the inner edge

slight lift to both front top mounts

Fail 6 Dec 2018 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on the inner edge

slight lift to both front top mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 24,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,547 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 PVV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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