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GY09 LVU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,790 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers deterioated

Clutch pedal pad missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 67,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers deterioated

Clutch pedal pad missing

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,599 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,004 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,918 miles

both wiper blades loose on arms.

brake & clutch pedal pads worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 36,371 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Washer stalk faulty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 31,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,363 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 15,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,611 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 LVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

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