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BF59 EWU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,229 mi
Last recorded62,229 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 62,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 60,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,746 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 49,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,498 miles

EML on

Fail 25 Oct 2017 40,498 miles

EML on

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,702 miles

EML on

Exhaust flexi weak

OS Rear tyre cracking

Wipers smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,833 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 26,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,057 miles

EML on

OS Rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,248 miles

both front tyres close to limit

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre WORN/WEARING on both edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,816 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 EWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

BF59 EWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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