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BV09 LHZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,856 mi
Last recorded29,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 29,856 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 29,847 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 27,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2025 27,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2024 24,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 24,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 21,418 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 20,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 20,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,859 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 17,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 17,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 13,057 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 22 May 2012 9,981 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 LHZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

BV09 LHZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is BV09 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 LHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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