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MT59 KNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,451 mi
Last recorded23,451 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 KNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 23,451 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front show signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 22,215 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker show signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 22,215 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker show signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 21,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion, springs arms and shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 20,501 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle and front bottom arms showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle and front bottom arms showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 19,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockers top mount slight play

oil seepage near transmission\sump area

Pass 7 Dec 2020 18,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 18,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play but ok with weight on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play but ok with weight on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,622 miles

Nearside Front worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 15,772 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 12,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 10,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,987 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 KNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

MT59 KNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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