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GV59 KJN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,189 mi
Last recorded54,189 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 KJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,189 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 12 Sep 2025 54,189 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 46,609 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 46,609 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,379 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 39,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,770 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,047 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,045 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,673 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight play o/s/f upper mount

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,940 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,074 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 KJN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV59 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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