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VO59 SZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 SZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 37,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 36,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 33,588 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,091 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 17,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 16,246 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,851 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 14,851 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,539 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 13,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 10,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,298 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 9,298 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 SZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

VO59 SZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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