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FG09 GSU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,466 mi
Last recorded43,466 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 GSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 43,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack inner seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both] cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 40,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,513 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by suspension arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,241 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,995 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,045 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on drive shaft broken (1.6 (e))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Free off safety latch (3.1 (c))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,288 miles

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

Rear Cracks in tyre walls on both sides

Fail 20 Feb 2019 30,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Cracks in tyre walls on both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,667 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded on joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,203 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 12,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,608 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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FG09 GSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG09 GSU, 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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FG09 GSU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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