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EK59 NZG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 58,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,776 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 58,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,727 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-body surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,642 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 58,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,369 miles

Exhaust is very rusty. But not blowing.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,532 miles

Exhaust is very rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,566 miles

Gear box leaking Oil.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65x13t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Gear box leaking Oil.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,483 miles

Knocking Noise coming from rear seat area.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,901 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,901 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,256 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges.

tyre size 155/65h13.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,868 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 NZG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZG, 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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EK59 NZG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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