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GJ59 OUS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,619 mi
Last recorded40,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 OUS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have alot of movement in when vehicle weight removed but ok on turnplates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside lower headlamp mount broken

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

Offside reg lamp lamp deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 40,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation more than 50% imbalance during increase rate (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have alot of movement in when vehicle weight removed but ok on turnplates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside lower headlamp mount broken

Offside reg lamp lamp deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 36,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 31,165 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,440 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,177 miles

advise osf tyre wearing on edges

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2013 13,177 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise osf tyre wearing on edges

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

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 OUS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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