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EJ59 BHP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,104 mi
Last recorded25,104 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BHP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 25,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 23,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,405 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component above rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested when very wet

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rack end slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2023 22,311 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 3 May 2022 21,080 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rec further checks (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rec further checks (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 19,049 miles

both front top shocker mountings slight lift-front exhaust mounting corroded/slight leak-front brake pads wearing low-

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,170 miles

Exhaust corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,069 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 17,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge, both rear tyres just starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,319 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the edges, all four tyres cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,485 miles

All four tyres just starting to crack

Pass 2 Jan 2015 12,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 10,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,864 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 BHP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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