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MA59 BNL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,454 mi
Last recorded43,454 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,454 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 39,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,440 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 37,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,342 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 37,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,222 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 35,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,219 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 35,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,285 miles

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

brake pedal has reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,626 miles

Brake Pedal has slight reserve Travel

Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,590 miles

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

Brake Pedal has slight reserve Travel

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,260 miles

brake pedal has slight excessive travel

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,667 miles

Front flexy pipe falling apart

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Punctured and worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Slight plat in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,510 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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MA59 BNL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA59 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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