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LM09 NJY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,273 mi
Last recorded37,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 NJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,744 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,178 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 35,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Strut top mount excessive movement and knocking when moving (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. would possibly benefit from a brake service see VT29 for figures (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit advise to replace asap (155/65/13 73T ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Would possibly benefit from a brake service/check see VT29 for figures (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 35,052 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both front top mounts have slight side ward play , does not affect vehicle when weight is on wheels, no sign of adverse tyre wear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 35,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replaced both bulbs (R472 x 2) fault rectified (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both front top mounts have slight side ward play , does not affect vehicle when weight is on wheels, no sign of adverse tyre wear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,066 miles

Front exhaust bracket badly corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust bracket badly corroded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 32,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,826 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,845 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,524 miles

near side mirror case cracked

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 22 Jun 2012 19,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side mirror case cracked

parking brake needs slight adjustment

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 NJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJY, 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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What year was LM09 NJY registered?

LM09 NJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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