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FY59 GHF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,944 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 57,940 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,101 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 55,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,961 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 52,957 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 50,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,678 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 48,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,911 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 39,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped (1.6 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,756 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 15,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,473 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,473 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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FY59 GHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FY59 GHF, 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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FY59 GHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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