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BG59 YHY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,816 mi
Last recorded19,816 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 19,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 18,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 18,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 17,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 16,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 15,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 15,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 14,412 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 11,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 11,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,275 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 8,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 7,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 6,282 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 YHY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 YHY registered?

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

Is BG59 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 YHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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