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SM59 KNU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,438 mi
Last recorded30,438 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 30,438 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake travel approaching fail stage

under body age related corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,415 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 25,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi approaching replacement stage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts have cracking 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pedal travel starting to become excessive

under body age related corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,718 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 20,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,741 miles

advice on slight pitting at n/s/r metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder

Fail 12 Aug 2021 15,741 miles

advice on slight pitting at n/s/r metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 15,731 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 15,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 15,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 15,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 15,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 15,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,608 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose at rear uinion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 9,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,035 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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SM59 KNU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 KNU, 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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SM59 KNU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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