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LM09 MYL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,887 mi
Last recorded40,887 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 40,887 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & lower inner arch near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & lower inner arch near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,499 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 38,597 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal soft/excessive travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring visibly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring visibly damaged. (1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,159 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 38,158 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,419 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 37,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,874 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,864 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,246 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 36,237 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,566 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,107 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 26,107 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 21,635 miles

nsf wiper torn

Pass 8 May 2013 19,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper torn

nsr tyre cut not showing cords

Pass 4 May 2012 17,249 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed.

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 MYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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