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LM09 MZU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,081 mi
Last recorded82,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,209 miles

Front Upper o/s and n/s top mounts slightly deteriorated

Long travel on park brake lever

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,209 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper o/s and n/s top mounts slightly deteriorated

Long travel on park brake lever

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,669 miles

Oil leak ()

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 65,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,656 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine sump is corroded.

Slight play in front strut top mountings.

Top bush in n/s rear shock absorber is deteriorating.

Webbing on both rear outer seat belts is deteriorating.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,656 miles

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine sump is corroded.

Slight play in front strut top mountings.

Top bush in n/s rear shock absorber is deteriorating.

Webbing on both rear outer seat belts is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,725 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,725 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 47,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Webbing on both outer rear seat belts is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,514 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Webbing on both outer rear seat belts is deteriorating.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sump is corroding.

Webbing on rear outer seat belts is showing signs of wear.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,729 miles

Sump is corroding.

Webbing on rear outer seat belts is showing signs of wear.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 29,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,067 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 MZU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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