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GL59 VJC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,636 mi
Last recorded30,636 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VJC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 30,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear rear wiper is split

Fail 23 Dec 2024 30,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear rear wiper is split

Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi split

Fail 18 Dec 2023 29,351 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi split

Pass 21 Dec 2022 28,464 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 28,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 27,448 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 27,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,543 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 26,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 25,506 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1556513 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe slight damage

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 27 Dec 2019 25,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1556513 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe slight damage

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 23,142 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,951 miles

front exhaust flexi hose corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2017 19,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking and lifting 1556513 budget (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 1556513 offside front (4.1.D.1a)

front exhaust flexi hose corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,265 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 12,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2013 9,752 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 7,634 miles

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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GL59 VJC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL59 VJC, 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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GL59 VJC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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