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BD59 SJX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,846 mi
Last recorded43,846 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 SJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,940 miles

ALL TYRES - CRACKED

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,863 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,561 miles

Front both sides - UPPER suspension mount has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,561 miles

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

Front both sides - UPPER suspension mount has slight play

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 40,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,011 miles

play in osf top mount

Fail 18 Dec 2014 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in osf top mount

Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,661 miles

advise slight movement n/s/f top shock mounting

Fail 13 Dec 2012 22,661 miles

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

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

advise slight movement n/s/f top shock mounting

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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BD59 SJX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD59 SJX, 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 BD59 SJX registered?

BD59 SJX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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