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EX59 FNY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FNY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 75,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 75,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,379 miles

head light intensity reduced

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,165 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,953 miles

Central exhaust bracket corrored

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,953 miles

Central exhaust bracket corrored

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 60,770 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,623 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,715 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,554 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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EX59 FNY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX59 FNY, 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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EX59 FNY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EX59 FNY safe to buy?

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