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EF59 DFJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 88,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 56,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,701 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 39,046 miles

Damage to o/s door mirror cover

Pass 3 May 2018 36,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 34,899 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 34,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,408 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,408 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,859 miles

o/s/r seat belt starting to fray

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm and worn on outer edge

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 DFJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 EF59 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

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

Is EF59 DFJ safe to buy?

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