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NU59 UKM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,096 mi
Last recorded57,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 UKM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 57,096 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox mount defective

general underbody corrosion

sideskirts fitted

tested in wet conditions

underbody sings of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 51,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 17 Jan 2023 48,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Jan 2022 44,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s long pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

sills covers fitted.

surface rust on suspension parts.

Fail 3 Jan 2022 44,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s long pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

sills covers fitted.

surface rust on suspension parts.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front strut top mounting have slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,211 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 39,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 32,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,390 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,390 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 26,494 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,912 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NU59 UKM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU59 UKM, 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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NU59 UKM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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