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BJ59 BGZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 33,017 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 33,017 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 28,744 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS Ring corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,583 miles

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

front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2021 22,572 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,793 miles

Offside Front tyres has cracks in the outer side wall.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 21,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyres has cracks in the outer side wall.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 19,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,163 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks in the outer side wall.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 19,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in the outer side wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,643 miles

Offside Front small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,508 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,296 miles

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,705 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 8,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGZ, 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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What year was BJ59 BGZ registered?

BJ59 BGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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