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VK59 VWE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,590 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 41,589 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 38,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,228 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both sides front upper suspension tops (vehicle jacked up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2022 36,228 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both sides front upper suspension tops (vehicle jacked up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,269 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top mounts have play (vehicle jacked up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,802 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top play

Fail 26 Nov 2020 32,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension top play

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front slight play in shock absorbers

front exhaust flexible section is badly deteriorated/corroded

offside front slight play in suspension top

Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,292 miles

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

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

both sides front shock absorbers/struts have play

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

offside front suspension top has play

Fail 27 Nov 2018 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both sides front shock absorbers/struts have play

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

offside front suspension top has play

tyre pressures are low

Pass 27 Nov 2017 23,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,420 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 7,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 7,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 VWE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK59 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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