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JO51 LGH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,429 mi
Last recorded49,429 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 LGH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,429 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle is very dirty

Fail 25 Mar 2026 49,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle is very dirty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,850 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 43,850 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,747 miles

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

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

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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JO51 LGH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JO51 LGH, 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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JO51 LGH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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