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FY09 LVH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,103 mi
Last recorded38,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 38,103 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Oct 2025 36,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade smearing

Fail 2 Oct 2025 36,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2024 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 24,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,050 miles

Front Outer both front outer metal brake pipes starting to corode

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

Offside Front Lower arm coroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,601 miles

Both front top strut mounts deteriorated - play

Both rear brake pipes have corrosion - front to rear

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing - standard (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m perishing - starting wear edge - no cords shown - 155 65 R13

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre 3m - been repaired - starting wear edge - perishing - no cords shown

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - slight play in top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front flexi exhaust starting deteriorate

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2019 20,601 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging - unable to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front top strut mounts deteriorated - play

Both rear brake pipes have corrosion - front to rear

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing - standard (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m perishing - starting wear edge - no cords shown - 155 65 R13

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre 3m - been repaired - starting wear edge - perishing - no cords shown

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both - slight play in top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front flexi exhaust starting deteriorate

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 2 May 2018 19,202 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake lines corroded

play in both front strut tops

Fail 2 May 2018 19,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

brake lines corroded

play in both front strut tops

Pass 6 May 2017 16,329 miles

Front Top strut mounts deteriorated (play)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both rear tyres 3m - starting crack - no cords - 155 65 R13

Fail 5 May 2017 16,329 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Top strut mounts deteriorated (play)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both rear tyres 3m - starting crack - no cords - 155 65 R13

Pass 13 May 2016 14,461 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 5 May 2016 14,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,035 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,055 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 LVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY09 LVH, 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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FY09 LVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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