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LM09 MZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 95,576 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear under sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,283 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tie bar bushes pershing

Fail 22 Sep 2023 87,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tie bar bushes pershing

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

middle slight leak/joint coroding

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,129 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 9 May 2018 67,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects from mirror obscuring view (8.3.1e)

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

servo assist low on pressure

Pass 24 May 2017 63,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 63,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery loose but not unsecure

Pass 26 May 2016 56,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,182 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 MZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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