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LM09 XVT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 XVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 50,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 46,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount rotted thru/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes wear/play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 43,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/starting to split inner bead + tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers play (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,593 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 39,592 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2020 36,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 36,619 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 33,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2017 26,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 19,895 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 16,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,256 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 XVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

LM09 XVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is LM09 XVT safe to buy?

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