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GX59 TBY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,844 mi
Last recorded192,844 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 TBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 192,844 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 192,844 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 178,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 174,705 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 174,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,464 miles

Offside Front service brake effort is slightly low and requires some adjustment

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 163,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front service brake effort is slightly low and requires some adjustment

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,251 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,637 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 17,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,287 miles

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

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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GX59 TBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX59 TBY, 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 GX59 TBY registered?

GX59 TBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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