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LM09 MTJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,625 mi
Last recorded71,625 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MTJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,625 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,625 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,582 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,996 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,996 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,543 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 60,537 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,450 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,149 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front 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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LM09 MTJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LM09 MTJ, 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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LM09 MTJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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