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EK59 ZMV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,695 mi
Last recorded56,695 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 56,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,983 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Fail 12 Apr 2023 53,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,318 miles

Exhaust system minor corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Just meets mot criteria (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Fail 12 Apr 2022 51,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system minor corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Just meets mot criteria (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,029 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension & Steering showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Fail 7 Apr 2021 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension & Steering showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,691 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust generally corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge 155/65R13 73H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,893 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,395 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear

Slight play in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,087 miles

Exhaust corroding

Slight play in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 25 May 2016 38,217 miles

Both side front upper suspension mount slight play

Exhaust corroding

Offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,180 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 13 May 2014 27,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,151 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 ZMV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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