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BF59 FFB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 38,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock mount has slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 34,786 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,438 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 30,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,456 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 23,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,984 miles

Nearside Front deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2014 14,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,701 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 FFB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

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