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LM09 MWX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rear x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 98,940 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe corroded/swollen (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded but not excessively front to rear at front

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rear x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,115 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 88,111 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested wheel space saver (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,283 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,165 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,507 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED (NOT LEAKING)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 71,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RELUCTOR RING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED (NOT LEAKING)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

light corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 51,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 43,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,918 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 37,914 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 34,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 25,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 20,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 MWX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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