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EJ59 YXW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,680 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,680 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,201 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 61,199 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,223 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,581 miles

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

SOME WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,917 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE AREA RUSTY.VERY SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH REAR WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,782 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,925 miles

VERY SLIGHT LUMP ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES AND VERY SMALL CUT ON OUTER WALL.REMOVED ITEM HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR THAT WAS IN DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,852 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

PLAY ON BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,876 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 YXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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