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LL09 VLU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,493 mi
Last recorded81,493 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,493 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,493 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 80,515 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all go out when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps go out when brakes applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 80,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,561 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 78,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 68 20 85. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket broken.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,701 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 25,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 25,112 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding and o/s rear (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 24,058 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 24,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,947 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,503 miles

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 VLU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL09 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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