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GF59 XYG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,117 mi
Last recorded63,117 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

• (Bonnet damaged)

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,646 miles

Bonnet damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 50,586 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,733 miles

Bonnet heavily damaged

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,733 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount broken missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Bonnet heavily damaged

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,139 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,797 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,492 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing low on tread.

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 XYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYG, 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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GF59 XYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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