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RO59 VPM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VPM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 66,360 miles

Exhaust Flexie Poor Condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 66,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Flexie Poor Condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,186 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 63,156 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 61,051 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 56,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,015 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,356 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,356 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,020 miles

front tyres worn low

movement both sides front top shocker mounts

n/s/r tyre wearing low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn low

movement both sides front top shocker mounts

n/s/r tyre wearing low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 34,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,690 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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RO59 VPM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO59 VPM, 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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RO59 VPM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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