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LM09 NBG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,639 mi
Last recorded51,639 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NBG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,639 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 51,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,265 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 27 Jan 2021 39,369 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,282 miles

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Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hanger missing but exhasust is still supported

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,273 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,858 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 17,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 NBG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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