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EJ59 YYA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,732 mi
Last recorded11,732 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 11,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 10,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 9,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 8,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 8,104 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 7,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 6,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 5,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 5,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 4,822 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 4,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 3,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 2,775 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 YYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 YYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ59 YYA registered?

EJ59 YYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is EJ59 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 YYA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ59 YYA have outstanding finance?

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