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GJ59 KCE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,757 mi
Last recorded21,757 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 KCE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 21,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 15,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 15,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has poor beam image

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 14,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 14,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 13,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 12,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,783 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 11,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 9,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,895 miles

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

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

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 KCE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ59 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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