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BV09 LHW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,931 mi
Last recorded33,931 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2016 19,187 miles

front brake pads worn

parking brake travel long

play in front strut top mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,792 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 7,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 6,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 3,649 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 LHW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV09 LHW, 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 BV09 LHW registered?

BV09 LHW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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