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EK59 NZE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,021 mi
Last recorded38,021 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end rubbers heavy perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 38,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end rubbers heavy perished/ deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,214 miles

exhaust rear hanger corroded off but still secure

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding . covered in grease

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2023 34,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring damaged (1.6 (e))

o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding. covered in grease

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 19 Oct 2023 34,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding. covered in grease

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexi deteriorated and bracket broken

rigid brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,174 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, greased

o/s/f tyre's edges wearing

o/s/r tyre's perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,046 miles

wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 19 Oct 2020 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm kumho 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,546 miles

both rear tyres heavy perishing/ cracking

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 21,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,831 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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EK59 NZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK59 NZE, 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 EK59 NZE registered?

EK59 NZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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