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GF09 AEG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,764 mi
Last recorded71,764 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 AEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front n/s tyre worn

heavy surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

oil leaks at steering rack

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2025 67,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 64,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 61,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 61,154 miles

Front Power steering component leaking x2 rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 57,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,367 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 26 May 2021 54,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 26 May 2020 50,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 50,393 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 47,591 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 43,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,636 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,597 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 24,566 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 19,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,945 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper rubber split

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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GF09 AEG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF09 AEG, 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 GF09 AEG registered?

GF09 AEG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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