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GJ09 YFS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,904 mi
Last recorded12,904 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 12,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 10,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 8,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 6,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 4,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 3,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 3,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 3,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 3,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 3,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 3,050 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 2,819 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 2,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,216 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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GJ09 YFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GJ09 YFS, 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 GJ09 YFS registered?

GJ09 YFS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 YFS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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