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BG59 MYX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 MYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,561 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 55,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,158 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount(when jacked off of ground)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2025 47,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount(when jacked off of ground)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 44,458 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,033 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush is deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust (metal) mount is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,690 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front metal exhaust mount is missing (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged bead damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 36,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs displaying wear x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged bead damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,872 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 32,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel close to prescribed limit

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,896 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

both sides front ABS reluctor rings are coroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 29,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

both sides front ABS reluctor rings are coroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,267 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracks on tyre tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,160 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 15,127 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,379 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 MYX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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