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GV09 OBY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,064 mi
Last recorded50,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 38,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,941 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 28 Jul 2017 29,997 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 29,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre edges worn

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 OBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

GV09 OBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is GV09 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 OBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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