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BF59 EVU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,785 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 98,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure not likely to become unattached

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure not likely to become unattached

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,357 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,622 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 69,543 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,756 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,756 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 39,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Fail 13 Jan 2018 39,539 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,279 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 24,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside shoulder 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 13,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 EVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF59 EVU, 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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BF59 EVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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