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EJ59 BHA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,264 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,117 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 56,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 57,847 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,920 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,246 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 29,245 miles

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

front brake application uneven offside weak (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and has a cut to the tread

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,426 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 19,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 14,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EJ59 BHA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ59 BHA, 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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EJ59 BHA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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