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EO59 GXU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 GXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 74,098 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR and OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 74,093 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension locking device missing NSF and OSF (5.3.6 (b))

Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR and OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,570 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play nearside and offside slight play on lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play on top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 58,570 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam nearside and offside. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play nearside and offside slight play on lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play on top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,506 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges both sides

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,287 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 20,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,266 miles

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

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

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

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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EO59 GXU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO59 GXU, 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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EO59 GXU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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