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RE59 BSY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,320 mi
Last recorded15,320 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 BSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 15,320 miles

surface corrosion front suspension,rear axle

Pass 30 Oct 2024 14,887 miles

surface front shockers,shockers,rear axle

Fail 29 Oct 2024 14,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

surface front shockers,shockers,rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2023 14,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 13,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 13,676 miles

Front flexi exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 13,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,187 miles

front flexi exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in front suspension top mounts both sides

Fail 5 Nov 2020 13,187 miles

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

front flexi exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in front suspension top mounts both sides

Pass 5 Nov 2019 12,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 11,528 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

item on rear seats, obstructing testable items.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 9,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 8,086 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 6,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 5,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

vehicle tested wet

Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,888 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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RE59 BSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

RE59 BSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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