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LL09 CJZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 CJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,810 miles

Front Exhaust clip loose/cut

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 55,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust clip loose/cut

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 44,123 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,652 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 41,628 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 1.8mm - bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 1.7mm - bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty and seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 1.8mm - bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 1.7mm - bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty and seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,628 miles

ALT BELT IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE PLAY IN UPPER MOUNTINGS

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

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

OIL LEAK

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

ALT BELT IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE PLAY IN UPPER MOUNTINGS

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

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

OIL LEAK

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,021 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 36,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding not working on service brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,940 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 33,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,630 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe braket snapped but not causing the exhaust to be insercure.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,659 miles

Slight bind o/s/r

Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not working (8.2.1c)

Slight bind o/s/r

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,173 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,483 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)

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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LL09 CJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 LL09 CJZ, 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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LL09 CJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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