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GJ59 KBV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,192 mi
Last recorded38,192 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 KBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 35,336 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 35,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 28,014 miles

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2021 28,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,021 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 24,964 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,449 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 22,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has dig on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 20,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has dig on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,308 miles

Offside Front osf indicator lens missing (but showing correct couler light)

front and rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,802 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 13,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,271 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 11,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 4,749 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 4,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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GJ59 KBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ59 KBV, 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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GJ59 KBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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