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MA59 BNK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 59,763 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 59,762 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,714 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 53,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,708 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 53,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 51,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,929 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mac Pherson strut: top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mac Pherson strut: top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 38,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mac Pherson strut: top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mac Pherson strut: top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel has damage to inner rim and slight distortion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,496 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,496 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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MA59 BNK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MA59 BNK, 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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MA59 BNK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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