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VK59 BNE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 BNE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 76,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,675 miles

front tyres 3mm

Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,675 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,098 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,098 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,954 miles

both front strut top bearings some play

front brake pads low

front number plate poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn (8.2.2)

both front strut top bearings some play

front brake pads low

front number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK59 BNE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK59 BNE, 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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VK59 BNE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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