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FY59 GHZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,876 mi
Last recorded45,876 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 45,876 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,027 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,509 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 38,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 38,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,879 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

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

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 26,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,996 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 17,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,225 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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FY59 GHZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 GHZ, 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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What year was FY59 GHZ registered?

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

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