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SM59 KNZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,267 mi
Last recorded34,267 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KNZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 34,267 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam incorporating coil spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam including coil spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam including coil spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 31,800 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 20 Feb 2023 31,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,550 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 31,262 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Severely corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,762 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,948 miles

brake pipes corroding all round

exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake pipes corroding all round

exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,952 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,774 miles

Advise o/s/r brake pipe to and from flexible hose

Fail 14 Apr 2015 21,774 miles

Advise o/s/r brake pipe to and from flexible hose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,256 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 13,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KNZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM59 KNZ, 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 KNZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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