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LO09 DZC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 DZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontg flexi pipe deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tank filter damp . no visual leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2021 40,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontg flexi pipe deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 48,452 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,083 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 31,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,884 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,735 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,634 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight weep from pas rack

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,634 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight weep from pas rack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,613 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 3,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,455 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 DZC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO09 DZC, 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 LO09 DZC registered?

LO09 DZC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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