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LB09 VGM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,508 mi
Last recorded27,508 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 VGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,508 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 27,508 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,971 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,303 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 18,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 18,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 11,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 7,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,729 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 VGM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB09 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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