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VN59 EEY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EEY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,235 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti slip brake pedal cover rubber sightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 21,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 21,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 6,999 miles

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

battery insecure

engine management light staying on

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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VN59 EEY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN59 EEY, 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 VN59 EEY registered?

VN59 EEY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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