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FY09 LVF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,898 mi
Last recorded47,898 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 47,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 30,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 30,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,919 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,862 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,467 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 23,441 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 19,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,669 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 17,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,820 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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FY09 LVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc 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 FY09 LVF, 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 FY09 LVF registered?

FY09 LVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is FY09 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 LVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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