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LJ09 BVA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,395 mi
Last recorded26,395 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,395 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 26,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 26,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 26,194 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 26,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Should replace tyre Needs geo as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,332 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2018 23,035 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,328 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 20,328 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,732 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,389 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 14,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 8,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,529 miles

both h/lights adjusted from too low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 4 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ09 BVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ09 BVA, 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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LJ09 BVA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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