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BG59 HZW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,186 mi
Last recorded19,186 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 19,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 17,224 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 17,217 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 16,979 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 16,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 16,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 15,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,126 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BG59 HZW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG59 HZW, 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 BG59 HZW registered?

BG59 HZW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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