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LL09 VJC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,125 mi
Last recorded45,125 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VJC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 45,125 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of car by manifold on engine and also from exhaust flexi which is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front by engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cororded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2022 40,712 miles

Brake performance not tested due to balljoint fail and offside rear brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front by engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cororded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 36,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 34,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,507 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,506 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 28,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre showing wear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 16,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,831 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre side wall(and punctured)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2012 13,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre side wall(and punctured)

rear wiper blade split

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 VJC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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