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GY09 LJZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,491 mi
Last recorded53,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 53,491 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 53,491 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes slightly perished and slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 37,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,531 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,784 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 33,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged RING BROKEN (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RING BROKEN (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,082 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 24,924 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,411 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 LJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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