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LM09 MVK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,542 mi
Last recorded89,542 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor has physical damage. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged/cracked and insecure. Pattern still correct.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top bush, (close to excessive). (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Door check strap adrift from pillar.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top bush, (close to excessive). (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,538 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 due to rear silencer separation. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Due to rear silencer corroding away from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor has physical damage. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged/cracked and insecure. Pattern still correct.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top bush, (close to excessive). (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Door check strap adrift from pillar.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top bush, (close to excessive). (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,283 miles

Central Rear rear wiper blade split

Front battery insecure. Secured during test.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked and slightly delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm of tread. legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak In area of engine bay ()

shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear rear wiper blade split

Front battery insecure. Secured during test.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked and slightly delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Came on when headlamp tapped (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm of tread. legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak In area of engine bay ()

shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,898 miles

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

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,898 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,243 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,759 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 51,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,849 miles

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

front registration plate cracked slightly.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,587 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate cracked slightly.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

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 MVK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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