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LM09 MZG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle corroded throughout underside

Fail 16 Feb 2026 119,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle corroded throughout underside

Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,566 miles

Play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,793 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 55,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 46,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 46,177 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 x rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,968 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 19,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 MZG 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 73.7%.

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

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