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GU59 MZT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MZT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 123,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp effected on switching between dip and main (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,505 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,085 miles

n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,915 miles

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

Service brake pedal spongy & has long travel . It would appear the braking system requires either adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,930 miles

Both front top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Front 3x Exhaust mounts perished

Furthest rear exhaust mount badly split & perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Front 3x Exhaust mounts perished

Furthest rear exhaust mount badly split & perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,977 miles

Front and centre exhaust mounting rubbers badly split.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wear and lift in nearside front top shock absorber mounting .

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,248 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe .

Slight wear and lift in both front top shock absorber mountings .

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,396 miles

front brake pads look low

lift in both front top mounts

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads look low

lift in both front top mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,406 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 94,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,093 miles

both front inner wheel rims slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in inner tyre wall

slight lift in top front suspension mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,093 miles

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

both front inner wheel rims slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in inner tyre wall

slight lift in top front suspension mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,383 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,383 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,608 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 MZT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU59 MZT, 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 GU59 MZT registered?

GU59 MZT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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