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HV59 ETJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 ETJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 43,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2026 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 33,324 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,224 miles

Offside Front Upper mount play present

Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,608 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,357 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 12 Aug 2019 23,353 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bush worn

Offside Front tyre worn low to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear shock absorber top bush worn

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,429 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on their inner edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,685 miles

nearside and offside front tyre valves have lightly perished.

nearside rear wheel bearing has deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre valve is lightly perished.

offside front tyre valve is lightly perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 4,542 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 4,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 2,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,198 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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HV59 ETJ 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 HV59 ETJ, 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 HV59 ETJ registered?

HV59 ETJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is HV59 ETJ safe to buy?

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