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GU59 OTZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,683 mi
Last recorded76,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OTZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 59,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 48,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,071 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper area damp no leak detected at time of test

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner

bonnet release catch stiff

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 16,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 431 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 OTZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

GU59 OTZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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