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VN59 EFA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 49,302 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread F/R (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,110 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

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

front and rear no-plates de-laminating

front brake imbalance

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

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

front and rear no-plates de-laminating

front brake imbalance

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,039 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,982 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

o/s and n/s front track control arms corroded

rear suspension corroded

spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2021 43,982 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

o/s and n/s front track control arms corroded

rear suspension corroded

spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 39,599 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,136 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,765 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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VN59 EFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN59 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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