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LM09 MWO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,761 mi
Last recorded45,761 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MWO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 45,761 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front top strut mount has slight play.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front top strut mount has slight play.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front strut top mount has slight play.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front most bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front strut top mount has slight play.

Oil sump corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,085 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front top strut mount play.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front most bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front top strut mount play.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,261 miles

Egr slight leak.

Engine oil sump corroded.

Exhaust system front hanger broken.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,778 miles

EGR slight leak.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front top strut mount slight play

Offside front top strut mount slight play

Oil sump corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,428 miles

Nearside front top strut mount play.

Offside front top strut mount play.

Oil sump rusty.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,426 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play.

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play.

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

Sump corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,374 miles

sump rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2019 33,374 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre near limit

recommend tracking

sump rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,396 miles

Offside front tyre perishing.

Oil sump in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,594 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,590 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,098 miles

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

nearside rear tyre near limit and perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,085 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MWO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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