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GV09 CWU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 CWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 59,267 miles

Clutch has a high biting point

Front Flexi pipe corroded (poor condition)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 59,267 miles

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

Clutch has a high biting point

Front Flexi pipe corroded (poor condition)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,031 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 57,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level low

Front flexi exhaust pipe poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,031 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,677 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to min 3mm 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to min 3mm 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axel bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jan 2023 50,677 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to min 3mm 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to min 3mm 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axel bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,031 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,931 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 27,930 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV09 CWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV09 CWU, 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 GV09 CWU registered?

GV09 CWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is GV09 CWU safe to buy?

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