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LM09 NBL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,294 mi
Last recorded74,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NBL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated The wire that has been added from the battery to inside the vehicle (4.11 (c) (i))

Has 155/80/13 tyres fitted should have 155/65/13 so the tyres slightly touch the inner wheel arch on full lock

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,882 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working o/s and n/s (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,714 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,712 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached o/s and n/s top bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,203 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,082 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2015 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 38,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 35,729 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front blades smearing slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 27,717 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 NBL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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