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EJ58 ZPC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 ZPC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 58,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades are also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 57,184 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,108 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 56,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,495 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 53,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,178 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,001 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 47,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,308 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 42,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 40,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 38,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,502 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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EJ58 ZPC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ58 ZPC, 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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EJ58 ZPC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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