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GF09 KGY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 KGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 70,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HC and carbon monoxide values to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion to outer sill.

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 55,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,106 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,251 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,237 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 36,237 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,862 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,980 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,980 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,744 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,921 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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GF09 KGY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GF09 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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