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LO09 BSY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 BSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,619 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,342 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 60,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,317 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 60,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,745 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both side x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,156 miles

Front front exhaust supporting bracket is broken but system secure

Front steering rack leaking

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 47,156 miles

Front front exhaust supporting bracket is broken but system secure

Front steering rack leaking

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,561 miles

steering rack leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,028 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,024 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,718 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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LO09 BSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LO09 BSY, 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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LO09 BSY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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