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EJ59 BHL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,083 mi
Last recorded15,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 15,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 14,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 14,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 14,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 14,551 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 14,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 14,004 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 13,538 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 12,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 11,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 11,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 9,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 9,341 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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EJ59 BHL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ59 BHL, 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 EJ59 BHL registered?

EJ59 BHL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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