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BF59 EVT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 71,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,644 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 62,583 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,516 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 57,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,175 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 48,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERINR RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,115 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)

tracking maybe out

Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,190 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
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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BF59 EVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 BF59 EVT, 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 BF59 EVT registered?

BF59 EVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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