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EF59 DFA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 42,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,849 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 35,843 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,008 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 26,008 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,501 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,503 miles

scratches zone A of windscreen

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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EF59 DFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 EF59 DFA, 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 EF59 DFA registered?

EF59 DFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EF59 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 DFA 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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