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VN59 EFE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,251 mi
Last recorded30,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 19,869 miles

2 x T/S/MOUNTS LIFT/WEAR-PODOT-MONITOR,,,155/65/13 X 4...BONNET DAMAGED,,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 19,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% INOPERATIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x T/S/MOUNTS LIFT/WEAR-PODOT-MONITOR,,,155/65/13 X 4...BONNET DAMAGED,,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 19,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,990 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 18,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,330 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 18,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose into calliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,185 miles

Long travel to service brake pedal

Rear brakes squeal/grind. Recommend attention

Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 14,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,492 miles

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

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 EFE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

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

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