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SA59 EFV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 EFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,486 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 94,485 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 92,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 92,671 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front cv boot loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,872 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 88,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s main to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s and n/s rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to rear cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

o/s an n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s front top suspension mountings worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

clutch slight slip ???

sump corrosion ???

Fail 7 Sep 2019 81,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both split pins MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

clutch slight slip ???

sump corrosion ???

Fail 30 Aug 2019 81,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,888 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit and sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit and sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,263 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,272 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,348 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 EFV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFV, 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 EFV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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