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LM09 MTV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,745 mi
Last recorded58,745 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 58,745 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 58,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 55,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

park brake travel well above average

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,724 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,721 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 51,299 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front slight corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear bearing slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 44,890 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 39,027 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 39,025 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexy (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,770 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

both front tyres low tread

front brake inner brake brake look low

moderate fluctuation on both front brakes

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,837 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,484 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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LM09 MTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM09 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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