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GJ09 ZYL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,269 mi
Last recorded51,269 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 51,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 51,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal fade but has reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 36,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 35,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 32,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,476 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 28,251 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 12,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,940 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 ZYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ09 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

GJ09 ZYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 ZYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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