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BV09 LJA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,319 mi
Last recorded47,319 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LJA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Briken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine coolant bottle empty.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Briken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,597 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 40,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in offside front suspension strut top mounting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

play in offside front top shock mount

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,456 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2014 18,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,378 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 15,378 miles

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

near and off side front tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2012 10,787 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 10,787 miles

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

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

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 LJA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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