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GN59 KMK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 KMK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,583 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 42,583 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 41,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 39,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (possible reason for emission fail) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65X13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65X13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (possible reason for emission fail) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 32,249 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 26,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 21,025 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 15,582 miles

slight play both front suspension top mounts

windscreen chipped zone a not more than 10mm

Pass 15 Dec 2012 10,499 miles

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 KMK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GN59 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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