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GV59 GDZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 GDZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe leading to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2025 54,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody components

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 40,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,721 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes are split.

Front to rear brake pipe is corroding.

Nearside front brake pads are worn extremely low.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 26,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread,

Fail 7 Sep 2021 26,920 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread,

Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,809 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated (border line pass)

tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated

tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2020 23,628 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorate (front mount poor condition)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front sun-visor damaged

nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

wipers deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2020 23,628 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorate (front mount poor condition)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front sun-visor damaged

nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 20,898 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,681 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

harsh play in offside front top shock absorber top mount (border line pass)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 14,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,229 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,096 miles

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2013 5,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 4,628 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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GV59 GDZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc 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 GV59 GDZ, 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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GV59 GDZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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