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LM09 NJO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,210 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,397 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2022 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 71,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,587 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 65,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,711 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP MISSING

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT SECTION RUBBER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

NEARSIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP MISSING

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,259 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Fail 18 Dec 2017 46,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,286 miles

rear n/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 22,999 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,846 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 14 May 2012 13,557 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 NJO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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