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SA59 DNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,153 mi
Last recorded76,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 DNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,153 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,917 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 75,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,037 miles

centre exhaust corroded

osf tyre w3orn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,569 miles

engine oil sump badly corroded

exhaust front flexi joint worn

Fail 18 Nov 2017 62,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil sump badly corroded

exhaust front flexi joint worn

Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,270 miles

exhaust front pipe worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 57,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust front pipe worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,284 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,979 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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SA59 DNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 SA59 DNJ, 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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SA59 DNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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