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GY09 LVK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,193 mi
Last recorded38,193 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,042 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 37,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 25,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 21,532 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 16,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 14,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 14,356 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 13,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 12,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2016 12,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 11,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Resistance felt from both rear brakes but not enough to cause a significant difference on the brake rollers when the pedal is not depressed

Pass 3 May 2014 10,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 8,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,837 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 LVK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

GY09 LVK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 LVK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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