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VO59 RXA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,630 mi
Last recorded67,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 RXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 66,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Engine oil light flashes-level low

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 46,890 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 46,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 40,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 33,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 25,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 20,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 15,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2018 15,245 miles

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))

slight front brake imballance

Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,537 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play top mount (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 14,537 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play top mount (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,896 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders

Fail 11 Sep 2013 7,896 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 5,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in top front strutt mounts with suspension hanging

Pass 29 Aug 2012 5,153 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in top front strutt mounts with suspension hanging

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 RXA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO59 RXA, 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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VO59 RXA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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