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LM09 NFO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,757 mi
Last recorded49,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 49,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 46,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 14 May 2025 46,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 1 May 2024 42,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 41,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2023 41,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 6 May 2022 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 37,692 miles

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

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

Front Emissions not tested flexy pipe badly broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 35,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,802 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 28,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner worn close to limits

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,569 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 21,569 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,624 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 2 May 2012 15,306 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 NFO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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