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MT59 BTE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,174 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,912 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,198 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 63,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 53,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,183 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle caliper slider siezed (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,962 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 45,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,663 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,966 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 34,708 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)

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,765 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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MT59 BTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT59 BTE, 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 MT59 BTE registered?

MT59 BTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is MT59 BTE safe to buy?

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