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GF59 XXZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,719 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,801 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,789 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,339 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal has a lot of travel. brake system requires adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,050 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,536 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,502 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GF59 XXZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF59 XXZ, 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 GF59 XXZ registered?

GF59 XXZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is GF59 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 XXZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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