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BV09 LHC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LHC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 29,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 26,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 24,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 24,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 22,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall 155 65 13 and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 18,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 12,871 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 6,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 5,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 5,526 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 4,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,238 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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BV09 LHC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BV09 LHC safe to buy?

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