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LM09 NFG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,667 mi
Last recorded58,667 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,667 miles

Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in strut mount / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear nearside and offside parking brake lever has little reserve travel

clutch pedal stiff in operation

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,221 miles

Bonnet catch seized open

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,717 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Excessive handbrake travel

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))

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized open

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Excessive handbrake travel

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))

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch seized open

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,973 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,671 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

UNABLE TO OPEN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FROM INSIDE

Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,670 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

UNABLE TO OPEN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FROM INSIDE

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,903 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,442 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,083 miles

slight bind on nsr wheel

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 NFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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