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CV59 GJU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 GJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,545 miles

Front both top suspention mounts movement when jacked up

Front exhaust slight blow

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tow bar corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 45,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front both top suspention mounts movement when jacked up

Front exhaust slight blow

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tow bar corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,755 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,565 miles

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

advs front exhaust mount missing

advs slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sills not checkeddue to trims fitted

rear brake linings and tyre pressures not checked

spare wheel and tyre should only be used in emergency and st a lower speed

wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not checked due to trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sills not checkeddue to trims fitted

rear brake linings and tyre pressures not checked

spare wheel and tyre should only be used in emergency and st a lower speed

wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not checked due to trims fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 17,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

spare wheel should only be used in emergency only and at a lower speed

unable to sheck wheel nuts and outerwheel rims due to trims fitted /unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted /

Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare wheel should only be used in emergency only and at a lower speed

unable to sheck wheel nuts and outerwheel rims due to trims fitted /unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted /

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

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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CV59 GJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV59 GJU, 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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CV59 GJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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