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LM09 NJV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 60,004 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to front suspension units

Fail 21 May 2019 60,004 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight surface corrosion to front suspension units

Pass 29 May 2018 55,859 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake back plate breaking up. heavy corrosion on o/s/f fuel tank strap. corrosion o/s/r brake pipe. both rear tyres on 2.6mm

Fail 17 May 2018 55,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake back plate breaking up. heavy corrosion on o/s/f fuel tank strap. corrosion o/s/r brake pipe. both rear tyres on 2.6mm

Pass 17 May 2017 50,996 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear play in wheel bearing

sump rusty

Fail 15 May 2017 50,994 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

sump rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 45,946 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 45,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 40,688 miles

front flexy on exhaust worn

o/s/f rack arm sight movment

Fail 14 May 2015 40,688 miles

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

front flexy on exhaust worn

o/s/f rack arm sight movment

Pass 14 May 2014 35,391 miles

both front top mounts have excessive movement but only found when jacked up i would replace these

both rear shockers top bush worn and has movement but only found when jacked up i would personally replace them

nearside rear tyre also low

ofr tyre low but has raised tread

Pass 14 May 2013 31,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,921 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 23,921 miles

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

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

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 NJV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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