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GY09 LKF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 54,944 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,309 miles

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

Requires clutch,

Fail 12 Jan 2023 49,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Requires clutch,

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,648 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,825 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 43,825 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,264 miles

brake discs slghtly rusty due to car standing

Pass 28 May 2012 25,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 25,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr door locked shut unable too open

rear wiper blade split

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 LKF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

GY09 LKF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 LKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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