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AO59 CLX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires22 Sep 2027

Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,388 mi

Last recorded74,388 miles

Recorded on7 Sep 2026

Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CLX

MakeChevrolet

ModelMatiz

Year2009

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail

Pass 7 Sep 2026 74,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,606 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 50,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,575 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre front mount broken (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,683 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits to high at idle (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre front mount broken (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre front exhaust mount corroded (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished & cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damaged

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,454 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre front exhaust mount corroded (system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished & cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damaged

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,707 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,238 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,150 miles

dampness p.a.s. rack

front brake pads getting low ?

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,701 miles

Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,775 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

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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AO59 CLX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO59 CLX, 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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AO59 CLX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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