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HV09 GYG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,606 mi
Last recorded93,606 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 GYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,606 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 85,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 39,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 39,951 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 39,551 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 32,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,545 miles

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Fail 8 Feb 2018 30,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount/ bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 25,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,962 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 19,966 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 17,127 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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HV09 GYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV09 GYG, 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 HV09 GYG registered?

HV09 GYG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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