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BG59 MYV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 64,063 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 64,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 61,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,008 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 58,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 55,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,683 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 46,466 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 42,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,167 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 39,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,543 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,854 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2013 25,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,715 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,019 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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BG59 MYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MYV, 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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BG59 MYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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