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GY09 LJF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,984 mi
Last recorded21,984 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 21,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 19,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 17,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 17,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 16,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 15,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,028 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 11,476 miles

slight wheel binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,599 miles

slight movement in n/s/f top mount

Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,886 miles

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

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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GY09 LJF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY09 LJF, 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 GY09 LJF registered?

GY09 LJF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is GY09 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 LJF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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