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SV59 SZE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,865 mi
Last recorded33,865 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 SZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 33,865 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated securing bolt missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 33,846 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion within 30cms of jacking point

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated securing bolt missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 31,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 31,287 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 30,402 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 28,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

mechanical components corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2021 26,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded at front

Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 24,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,525 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 23,525 miles

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

rear washer inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 21,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,290 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 11,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,852 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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SV59 SZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV59 SZE, 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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SV59 SZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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