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MT59 BTU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,525 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust support insecure.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,972 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 54,972 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Engine oil leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 46,706 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Dog mount has slits and tears

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,812 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both nearside and offside upper top mounts have play

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2020 43,812 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both nearside and offside upper top mounts have play

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,448 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

nearside and offside front top upper mounts have slight play

rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated, support bracket snapped off also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm, DOT 2809, Age cracks, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2017 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner and outer edge. 155/65-13T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inner and outer edge. 155/65-13T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 10,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 5,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 3,074 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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MT59 BTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT59 BTU, 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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MT59 BTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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