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GY59 MBV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,234 mi
Last recorded28,234 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 MBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,234 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 28,234 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 28,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 26,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 25,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,003 miles

Driver's seat backrest upholstery deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear service brake application uneven

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,236 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear service brake application uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,002 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing possible slight roughness

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,298 miles

nearside front suspension upper mounting, free play when vehicle jacked

nearside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside rear tyre damaged tread

offside rear wheel bearing possible noise/slight roughness

Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,664 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges Raised tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,809 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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GY59 MBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY59 MBV, 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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GY59 MBV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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