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EJ09 BHX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,956 mi
Last recorded21,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 21,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

n/s front top mount / bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2025 12,614 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underside corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 5,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 4,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 4,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 4,853 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind while rotated by hand

Pass 29 Jun 2020 4,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 4,661 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 4,661 miles

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

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 outer edge total circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge total circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge total circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2017 4,403 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 4,400 miles

rear brake binding Both binding Offside is worse (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2016 4,286 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2015 4,168 miles

Rear brakes binding while rotated by hand

Pass 3 Jul 2014 3,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EJ09 BHX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ09 BHX, 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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EJ09 BHX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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