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VK59 VWH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,853 mi
Last recorded16,853 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VWH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 16,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,189 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 15,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 14,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 13,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe poor routing from ABS unit to n/s front corner

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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 13,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 13,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 12,037 miles

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

Front Upper Slight play in front suspension top mounts.

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted, restricting inspection of sills.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 11,076 miles

Central Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front top strut mounts slight play

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 11,053 miles

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

Central Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front top strut mounts slight play

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 9,850 miles

Both front lower arms are heavily corroded.

Rear axle is heavily corroded.

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sill areas.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,997 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe section deteriorated.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 7,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 7,973 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 6,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 5,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 4,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 3,113 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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VK59 VWH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc 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 VK59 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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