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HJ59 ZSE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 45,463 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 45,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,430 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 39,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,461 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,999 miles

Exhaust flexi heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 35,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 32,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deterioration

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration

Fail 26 Sep 2017 22,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 13 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deterioration

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,652 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 16,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,838 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,946 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 ZSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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