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GU59 KAO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,101 mi
Last recorded25,101 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 KAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 25,101 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 25,101 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 16,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer quarter panel has body filler, and seems secure.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 15,657 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 10 Aug 2023 15,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,903 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack pinion oil seal/damper damp/oily (2.1.5 (a))

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bearing slightly noisy/dry when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack pinion oil seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in both front upper strut mounts

Fail 1 Sep 2020 13,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated rough and slightly tight, also noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,827 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,857 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 10,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,496 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 9,496 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,079 miles

nearside Windscreen wiper splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,775 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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GU59 KAO 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 GU59 KAO, 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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GU59 KAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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