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GY09 LJO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,139 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

BOTH N/S/F + N/S/R WHEEL INNER RIMS BENT

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "FLEXI" (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak BIG ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT/CENTRE (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

BOTH N/S/F + N/S/R WHEEL INNER RIMS BENT

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "FLEXI" (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak BIG ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,580 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 3-4K)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,580 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 3-4K)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,467 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K)

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED)

N/S/F BRAKE PADS V.LOW (APPROX 2K)

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER UPPER MOUNTINGS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,007 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,156 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LJO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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