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GN59 MDV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,502 mi
Last recorded43,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 MDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 43,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 42,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi-pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 21 Dec 2021 40,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated & starting to blow

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,692 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated and has slight blow

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and slightly perished in tread

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2019 36,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated and has slight blow

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and slightly perished in tread

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust flexi-joint starting to perish

nearside front tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall & worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,401 miles

exhaust flexi-joint starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,630 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,815 miles

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2015 23,815 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,980 miles

deep cracks in tread patterns of both rear tyres

exhaust fexi joint deteriorating.

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,769 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 15,335 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 MDV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MDV, 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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What year was GN59 MDV registered?

GN59 MDV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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