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SL59 BVH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,402 mi
Last recorded21,402 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 21,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 18,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 15,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 15,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,078 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 14,333 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,699 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 13,699 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 13,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 12,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,020 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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SL59 BVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL59 BVH, 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 SL59 BVH registered?

SL59 BVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SL59 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 BVH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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