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ML59 HDO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,053 mi
Last recorded53,053 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HDO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 53,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 53,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,441 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both shocker top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,478 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 34,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 24,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,312 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 22,850 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

very slight misting of oil around the steering rack boot

Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,960 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 11,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 8,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 5,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 4,029 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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ML59 HDO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML59 HDO, 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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ML59 HDO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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