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VK59 VWN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 53,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 45,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 45,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,177 miles

engine oil leak and sump pan corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,372 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but system still adequatley supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak.( pourrous sump )

Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 7,755 miles

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

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

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 VWN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VK59 VWN registered?

VK59 VWN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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