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BV09 LGK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LGK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 58,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Upper Attachment Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion undebody

exhaust flexible pipe worn

rear wheel grab

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,552 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe worn and bracket broken but still secured.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear light lens broken but has red tape.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,047 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 33,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,037 miles

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,512 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre has cut inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2013 21,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre has cut inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2012 14,857 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

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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BV09 LGK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV09 LGK, 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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BV09 LGK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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