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GV09 EKT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,688 mi
Last recorded24,688 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EKT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 24,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 12,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 10,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 10,263 miles

steering rack damp , possible leak

Fail 1 Jun 2020 10,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp , possible leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,924 miles

wear both sides front upper suspension mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,114 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slight wear both front upper mcpherson strut mountings

wear and perishing both front tyres 155/65/13

Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,806 miles

wear inner edges both front tyres 155/65/13

Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 7,553 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter has a light misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,255 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 6,254 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 4,759 miles

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 3,072 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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GV09 EKT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKT, 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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GV09 EKT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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