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GV59 PHU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 PHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,147 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,724 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 60,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 55,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,544 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,544 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,376 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 PHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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