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VO59 FVZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 FVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 28,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 28,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 24,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 19,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 15,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,756 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 13,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 13,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges. Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2018 13,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 13,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 12,923 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 12,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 11,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 9,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 7,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,959 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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VO59 FVZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VO59 FVZ, 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 VO59 FVZ registered?

VO59 FVZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VO59 FVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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