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GV09 OBS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,816 mi
Last recorded64,816 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 10 Mar 2026 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device ineffective calliper bolts loose (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged refit (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp hazy

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,028 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mount has snapped away from pipe at weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both N/S & O/S brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S Have brake fluctuation at borderline pass levels. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S & O/S have free play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 60,028 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mount has snapped away from pipe at weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both N/S & O/S brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S Have brake fluctuation at borderline pass levels. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S & O/S have free play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2022 54,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 49,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,118 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1556513tr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,143 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 t 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,798 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,166 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OBS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 OBS, 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 OBS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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