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OY59 EBC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,417 mi
Last recorded45,417 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 EBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 45,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 45,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 38,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 38,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,948 miles

corrosion of front lower exhaust flexible slight blowing

corrosion of n/s/f suspension coil spring

Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

some movement/lift in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension/shocker mounting when suspension hanging/jacked up

Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,340 miles

some lift/movement in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension strut mounts

Fail 31 Aug 2022 22,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some lift/movement in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension strut mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 14,569 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2019 13,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 13,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,600 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,397 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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OY59 EBC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY59 EBC, 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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OY59 EBC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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