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GN59 JFF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,876 mi
Last recorded52,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 JFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 52,876 miles

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

foot brake has some travel requires attention

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,876 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

foot brake has some travel requires attention

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust det

o/s front wing damaged no sharp edges

slight footbrake travel

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,459 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer

service brake reserve travel low

Fail 31 Oct 2019 49,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing outer

service brake reserve travel low

Pass 3 Nov 2018 45,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2017 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust blow at manifold

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,014 miles

exhaust det

o/s front wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust det

o/s front wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,538 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s font wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s front tyre sidewall split but no to cords

slight play both front upper shock mounts

Fail 8 Oct 2015 24,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s font wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s front tyre sidewall split but no to cords

slight play both front upper shock mounts

Fail 4 Oct 2014 20,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2014 20,210 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,271 miles

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

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

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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GN59 JFF 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 55.6%.

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 GN59 JFF, 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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GN59 JFF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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