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BJ59 BFN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,239 mi
Last recorded31,239 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 31,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 31,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 30,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,264 miles

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

Offside 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 front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,188 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,801 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 27,784 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,411 miles

brake pedal spongy

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2020 24,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 12,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 7,005 miles

slight sticking on n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Nov 2015 6,376 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Fail 12 Nov 2015 6,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 5 Nov 2014 5,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 3,550 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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BJ59 BFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ59 BFN, 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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BJ59 BFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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