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VK59 BNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 BNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 114,606 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower torque mount bush split and defective (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,740 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess torque mount rubber split (adv repair) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve in engine bay leaking gases (adv repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (adv repair) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

front suspension top mounts worn

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 109,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

front suspension top mounts worn

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,248 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,420 miles

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

Offside Front headlight damaged

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

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

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

slight leak around egr valve

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front headlight damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight leak around egr valve

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possable egr gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive maybe from sump or old (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded at either end

Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possable egr gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive maybe from sump or old (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded at either end

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,010 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,568 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,354 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

outer sill covers fitted

slight play to ns rear hub

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,397 miles

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,659 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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VK59 BNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VK59 BNJ, 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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VK59 BNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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