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GY09 LJL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,284 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,282 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,169 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,165 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,781 miles

offside front abs ring damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front abs ring damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,685 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,154 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 31,104 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 28,645 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,359 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 21,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LJL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GY09 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

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

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