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BG59 OWR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,484 mi
Last recorded52,484 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 OWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 52,484 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 52,484 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 46,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 34,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 34,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,503 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 27,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,340 miles

Clutch worn - Bite very low

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock top mount worn

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,717 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 16,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,201 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 OWR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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