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LB09 JAO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,363 mi
Last recorded35,363 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 JAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 35,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,528 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 32,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 30,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 30,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,049 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,583 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front cross member

Fail 20 Jul 2015 13,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front cross member

Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,797 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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LB09 JAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB09 JAO, 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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LB09 JAO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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