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MT59 BUE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BUE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 42,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,433 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,337 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,877 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,619 miles

Offside Rear Small cut in tyre tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 39,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,420 miles

slight movement in both front wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,126 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 %

Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel

Tyres ; both front ( skypes ) tread low on inner edge

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 26 Oct 2013 31,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 %

Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyres ; both front ( skypes ) tread low on inner edge

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,207 miles

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

nearside rear tyre3mm

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 BUE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT59 BUE registered?

MT59 BUE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is MT59 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 BUE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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