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HJ59 UZB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,309 mi
Last recorded38,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 UZB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 34,377 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 34,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 28,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 28,292 miles

Brakes feel slightly spongy

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has almost excessive wear or free play

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut mount has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge (155/65/13)

Offside Rear Tyre very heavily perished

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,068 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 20,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,115 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside tyure worn hevily on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,886 miles

sideways movement in handbrake lever

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 UZB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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