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EF59 OEB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,688 mi
Last recorded47,688 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OEB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 47,688 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,404 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,708 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 45,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,541 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 45,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,123 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,123 miles

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,517 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,114 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 41,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,902 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,543 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 38,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 20,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 OEB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

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

Is EF59 OEB safe to buy?

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