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GY09 LVV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 59,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 53,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 50,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 46,198 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 46,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 44,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front movement upper suspension macpherson strut attachment

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

Offside Front movement upper suspension macpherson strut attachment

Pass 19 May 2018 43,336 miles

Nearside rear service brake slightly slower to increase.

Pass 17 May 2017 41,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 40,407 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 40,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 39,306 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 35,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,291 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 LVV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

GY09 LVV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 LVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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