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RE59 BNU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,261 mi
Last recorded49,261 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 BNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 49,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 45,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 45,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 43,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,214 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

front exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust but exhaust is still supported

Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 9,839 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brakes bineding

Fail 4 Oct 2013 9,821 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 7,259 miles

slight movement o/s/f top mount

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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RE59 BNU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE59 BNU, 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 RE59 BNU registered?

RE59 BNU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RE59 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 BNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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