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LM09 MZE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,037 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 62,099 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Aoll rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 62,099 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Aoll rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded od front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn to twi

Pass 29 May 2020 51,966 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 44,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,910 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 28,909 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,443 miles

o/s/f abs relucter ring cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,217 miles

RH rear brake sticking on slightly.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,345 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 MZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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