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BG59 JAO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,253 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,809 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 57,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,899 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 56,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,924 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 54,924 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,056 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 45,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,603 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,768 miles

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe flexi is deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre cut outer wall (not to cords)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cut outer wall (not to cords)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,225 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG59 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

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

Is BG59 JAO safe to buy?

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