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GY09 LJU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,628 mi
Last recorded34,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 34,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 33,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front suspension top mount worn

offside front suspension top mount worn

Fail 1 Dec 2023 33,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front suspension top mount worn

offside front suspension top mount worn

Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,917 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,571 miles

Nearside Front front suspension top mount worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 28,268 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 28,268 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft pickup ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft pickup ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,639 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement in front suspension top mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,324 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2016 19,323 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,576 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,576 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,249 miles

slight movement in front suspension top mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,833 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 9,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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GY09 LJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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