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EF59 ODM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,609 mi
Last recorded43,609 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ODM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 40,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 37,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 37,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy damaged (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,514 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 34,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre old and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Flexible exhaust pipe deteriated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,071 miles

Front Exhaust flexy tatty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,793 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,485 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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EF59 ODM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ODM, 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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EF59 ODM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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