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SB59 MWL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,169 mi
Last recorded37,169 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 MWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 35,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 35,782 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 34,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,019 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 26,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 25,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 23,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 21,443 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 21,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 19,565 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users back bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,114 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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SB59 MWL 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 SB59 MWL, 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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SB59 MWL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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