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AO59 HLP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HLP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 62,958 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust gas leak at the manifold area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar/track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar/track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY DETERIORATED ON THE OUTER SHOULDER, SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to BALD on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside, cuts and stones around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,632 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VERY LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 13 Sep 2024 53,949 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 53,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,352 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Near and Offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near and Offside (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,992 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,923 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 40,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,296 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,112 miles

nearside front road wheel damaged

offside door mirror damaged

slight play offside front wheel bearing

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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AO59 HLP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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