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GV09 EKX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,364 mi
Last recorded47,364 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EKX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,364 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 47,364 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,192 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 42,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,264 miles

brake pipes powdring up

coil springs corroded

front brake pads close to limit

nearside & offside front strut top mounts movement

Fail 11 Jul 2019 38,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pipes powdring up

coil springs corroded

front brake pads close to limit

nearside & offside front strut top mounts movement

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,695 miles

nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe corroded and pitted

nearside & offside front tyre cracking up and cut

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 34,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe corroded and pitted

nearside & offside front tyre cracking up and cut

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,458 miles

brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 30,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,550 miles

nearside & offside slight play and upper strut top mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,385 miles

nearside & offside front tyre scrubing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 6,989 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 EKX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV09 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

GV09 EKX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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