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BF59 EVW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 66,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 59,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,180 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has a leak

Fail 1 Jul 2022 54,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has a leak

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 47,827 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,015 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 18,510 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep split and nail in nearside rear tyre tread + worn thin on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 11,190 miles

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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 EVW 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 70%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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