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RV59 ABZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ABZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,658 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake hose slightly cracking

o/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2024 67,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,750 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

some play in both front top mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2023 58,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

some play in both front top mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2022 52,633 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2021 44,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 37,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,063 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 23,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,587 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,581 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,933 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,558 miles

both f tyre worn on outer edges

slight split in nsf wiper

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,598 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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RV59 ABZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV59 ABZ, 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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RV59 ABZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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