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LL09 VLE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,946 mi
Last recorded61,946 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VLE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2023 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 57,916 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 55,637 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2021 55,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,975 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 54,943 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,973 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,230 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 50,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,302 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel tight

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,767 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,815 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,817 miles

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

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

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

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 VLE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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