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GJ09 GJO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 GJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 89,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper both strut top mounting point has slight movement

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,736 miles

fuel pipe from tank to filter has temp repair

n/s/r tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and perrished on sidewall

play in strut mounts

Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (155/65 r 13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and perishing on side wall

fuel pipe from tank to filter has temp. repair at filter due to failed spring clip.

play in both strut top mounts

Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (155/65 r 13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and perishing on side wall

play in both strut top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,541 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)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Feb 2016 60,541 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

front wipers smear slightly and rear wiper split

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,904 miles

front exhaust hanger missing but exhaust secure

o/s/f (into wisbone) anti roll bar mount bushes have some play

suspect o/s/f cv joint worn, clicks on lock

Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,891 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREEN WASH PUMP WEAK

WIPER BLADES VERY POOR,

front exhaust hanger missing but exhaust secure

o/s/f (into wisbone) anti roll bar mount bushes have some play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor brake inbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

minor brake inbalance on front brakes

noise from engine bay alternator area

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre distorted in tread area ADVISE REPLACEMENT 155/65 R13 73T

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,178 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW

O/S/F HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY, ADVISE CHECKING HUB NUT TORQUE

advise new front wiper blades

both rear tyres have perrishing on outer sidewalls (n/s/r small knick in s/wall)

long(ish) park brake travel

n/s rack boot slightly moist

rear wiper blade split

slight play in strut mounts

tailgate stiff

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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GJ09 GJO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ09 GJO, 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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GJ09 GJO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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