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LO09 LUP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LUP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,718 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing on edges

rear axle beam & front suspension arms corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing on edges

rear axle beam & front suspension arms corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 60,899 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,978 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounting corroded but system still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,162 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroding

front exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,162 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroding

front exhaust mount corroded but system still supported

Fail 9 Jul 2015 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,476 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,415 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight wear on o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight wear on o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,507 miles

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,598 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LUP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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