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GY09 LJX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,573 mi
Last recorded50,573 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 50,573 miles

Offside Rear Outer door handle broken

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,838 miles

Offside Rear door handle broken (outer)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 45,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear door handle broken (outer)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 40,582 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,821 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 27,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 26,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,203 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,728 miles

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 LJX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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