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MT59 BUA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,784 mi
Last recorded30,784 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 30,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 28,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mounting worn

Offside Front Upper top mounting worn

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring corroded/cracked (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut top mounting worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 19,040 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 15,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 12,529 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 12,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 9,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 9,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 9,415 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 9,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 8,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 7,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 7,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 7,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 6,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,550 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 BUA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc 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 MT59 BUA, 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 BUA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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