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VN59 EEZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EEZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,306 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Feb 2026 91,306 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 70,706 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 70,706 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,033 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 58,033 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2020 49,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 42,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 42,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 37,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EEZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEZ, 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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VN59 EEZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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