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VN59 EFH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,017 mi
Last recorded34,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EFH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet catch partailly seized

Fail 6 Jan 2021 34,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet catch partailly seized

Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2020 31,982 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65 13 also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 26,817 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside 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 31 Dec 2016 23,584 miles

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

rear tyres on 1.6-2mm front tyres on 3mm 155/65/13

Fail 30 Dec 2016 23,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear tyres on 1.6-2mm front tyres on 3mm 155/65/13

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,176 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 7,370 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 3,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 3,353 miles

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

rear wiper split

slight damage to nearside front tyre

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 EFH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

VN59 EFH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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