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VO59 TBZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 TBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 58,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,486 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm, cracking/perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2023 51,486 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to approx 3mm, cracking/perishing, nearside tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,598 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 42,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,729 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 35,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,857 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TBZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO59 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

VO59 TBZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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