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RX09 GZL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,085 mi
Last recorded26,085 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 GZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 26,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2X Front. Suspension arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 26,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2X Front. Suspension arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front head light Len slightly damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 21,470 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front head light Len slightly damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,744 miles

Coil Springs have minor corrosion

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front suspension arms corroded, close to failure limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 16,744 miles

Coil Springs have minor corrosion

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front suspension arms corroded, close to failure limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 13,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 12,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 12,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,287 miles

All 4 Tyres have slight cracking around tyre walls / Tread

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 5,196 miles

marks on offside windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RX09 GZL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 RX09 GZL, 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 RX09 GZL registered?

RX09 GZL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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