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FE59 HBH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,869 mi
Last recorded29,869 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 HBH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 29,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 28,311 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 26,802 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 26,770 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front ABS rings corroded on both drive shafts

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides by ball joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,782 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 25,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded to hoses on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,319 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses corroded on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,699 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses on both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,211 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Evidence of vehicle being stored

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses on both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,795 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hoses on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,788 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,014 miles

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA O/S/REAR TYRE

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,014 miles

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA O/S/REAR TYRE

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,711 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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FE59 HBH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE59 HBH, 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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FE59 HBH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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