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MA59 SZL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,596 mi
Last recorded60,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 SZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 59,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,570 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 54,568 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shocker Top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shocker Top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,947 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 40,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

movement in both front top strut mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,346 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,951 miles

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2015 23,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 16,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,779 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 SZL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZL, 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 MA59 SZL registered?

MA59 SZL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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