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HJ59 MKC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,122 mi
Last recorded28,122 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 MKC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 28,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 27,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 26,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 25,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,480 miles

Nearside Front strut has slight movement at top mount

Offside Front strut has slight movement at top mount

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,666 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 23,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,193 miles

wiperblades starting to smear & nearside starting to split

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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HJ59 MKC 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 HJ59 MKC, 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 HJ59 MKC registered?

HJ59 MKC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HJ59 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ59 MKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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