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LL09 VGZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,783 mi
Last recorded63,783 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 63,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 60,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,500 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,500 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,556 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,556 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 43,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 32,234 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight binding o/s brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,285 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section when under load (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail innner edge poss not repairible

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,737 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

oil filter corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,817 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front pipe support bracket snapped but secure

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,817 miles

front pipe support bracket snapped but secure

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,755 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,519 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 16,491 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front pipe mounting bracket corroded and loose but exhaust still secure altough the exhaust flexy section is deteriated

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 VGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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