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KY59 CBU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 CBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 82,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 75,133 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2024 75,122 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,168 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 44,710 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 44,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 41,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 41,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 39,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 39,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 38,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,425 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 31,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,778 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 14 Oct 2013 16,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,277 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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KY59 CBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY59 CBU, 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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KY59 CBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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