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LG09 EJD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 EJD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 82,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 82,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 76,232 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2023 76,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,443 miles

exhaust front section corroded

front exhaust hanger broken

front inner brake pads worn

oil leaks from engine

Fail 30 Aug 2019 67,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front section corroded

front exhaust hanger broken

front inner brake pads worn

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,499 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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LG09 EJD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG09 EJD, 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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LG09 EJD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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