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HJ59 UZD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 UZD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,663 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 52,413 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise - replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 42,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 42,744 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 35,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in top mount rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of cracking and perishing on the side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion inside the boot area advice to start treatment to prevent further more corrosion appearing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,362 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing inner side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2018 21,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing inner side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall not repairable

Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,491 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,112 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 16,112 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 10,438 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside wheel buckled inside

Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,470 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 UZD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 HJ59 UZD, 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 UZD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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