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VE59 RZS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 RZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 69,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deformed/flat spot

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,630 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 63,593 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,858 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play detected both front upper suspension strut mounts

Fail 28 Aug 2020 52,858 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play detected both front upper suspension strut mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,718 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,005 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,471 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 35,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,106 miles

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

advcise side skirts fiited un able to see side seals

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,459 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,180 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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VE59 RZS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange 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 VE59 RZS, 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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What year was VE59 RZS registered?

VE59 RZS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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