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EX59 FON

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FON
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,629 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 70,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,029 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 63,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that connects the arm to the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that connects the arm to the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,332 miles

Rear rear screen washer does not emit fluid

Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 39,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 33,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 9,269 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 FON is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX59 FON, 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 FON is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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