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BF59 WRG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,363 mi
Last recorded55,363 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 WRG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 55,363 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 50,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play both front upper suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,457 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,048 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,977 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,300 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

rear wiper split

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 WRG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

BF59 WRG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is BF59 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 WRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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