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LB09 OXF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,729 mi
Last recorded37,729 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 OXF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,729 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,027 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible down pipe deteriorated, just acceptable. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal mounting heavily deteriorated,just acceptable. (6.1.2 (a))

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

complete exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,472 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

repair to nearside headlamp bracket

Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2019 32,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,631 miles

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

nearside front top shock mount has light movement

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 27,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,905 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 24,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,132 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,258 miles

rear wiper unservicable

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper unservicable

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 OXF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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