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HJ59 UCT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 UCT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,273 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering noisy

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2025 62,785 miles

Central 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))

POWER STEERING NOISY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 62,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD 155 65 13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central 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))

POWER STEERING NOISY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,097 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

POWER STEERING NOISY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 50,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

POWER STEERING NOISY

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 40,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 40,835 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 36,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 36,330 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,919 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper play in strut top mount

Offside Front Upper play in strut top mount

Fail 15 Feb 2021 34,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower front exhaust section weak flexi pipe + mounting spike not secure.

Nearside Front fog lamp not secure.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 27,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened on upper,may require to attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge wearing worn,tread depth on 2mm,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexy has slightly damage

n/s/f fog light insecure,may require to attention soon

o/s/f bonnet on outer has slightly damage

o/s/f head light slightly loose

windscreen has few small chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,087 miles

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated but still supported

Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 8,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,585 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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HJ59 UCT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ59 UCT, 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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HJ59 UCT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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