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GF09 EYK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,758 mi
Last recorded44,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 EYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 44,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 36,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 34,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 34,120 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 31,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear quarter panel damaged(dented)

Fail 10 Dec 2021 31,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear quarter panel damaged(dented)

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear quarter panel dented

Fail 4 Dec 2020 30,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear quarter panel dented

Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear quarter panel dented

Fail 1 Jun 2019 28,287 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear quarter panel dented

Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,855 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear quarter panel (dented)damaged.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 16,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,773 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge feathering

Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc 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 GF09 EYK, 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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GF09 EYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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