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GJ59 OUO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,214 mi
Last recorded48,214 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 OUO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 48,214 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,194 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface rust building up

Fail 22 Sep 2021 47,194 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface rust building up

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,949 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,445 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,692 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on tread inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on tread inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,068 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,788 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,871 miles

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)

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 OUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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