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EO09 LNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,282 mi
Last recorded109,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 LNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,213 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,489 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 62,902 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 62,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 55,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perishing

Fail 5 May 2017 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre warn low

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perishing

Offside Rear Tyre pressure very low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,780 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Front Exhaust Mount Broken But System Still Adequatley Supported

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

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

Oil Leak From Nearside Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,780 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Front Exhaust Mount Broken But System Still Adequatley Supported

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Oil Leak From Nearside Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,820 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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EO09 LNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EO09 LNJ, 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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EO09 LNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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