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RE59 BNV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,805 mi
Last recorded47,805 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 BNV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,118 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 37,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 33,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,483 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 29,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,588 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,786 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,825 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 9,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 BNV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BNV, 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 RE59 BNV registered?

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

Is RE59 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 BNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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