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FE59 HBO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,829 mi
Last recorded54,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 HBO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,829 miles

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2025 47,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,519 miles

slight deterioration in front headlamps

Fail 12 Jul 2023 40,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight deterioration in front headlamps

Pass 18 Jun 2022 32,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box, front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 27,692 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both abs rings broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,578 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 14,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,391 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 HBO 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 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 FE59 HBO, 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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What year was FE59 HBO registered?

FE59 HBO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is FE59 HBO safe to buy?

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