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LO09 LVF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,857 mi
Last recorded43,857 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,857 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlight body damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,114 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 41,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 40,638 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,954 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2021 38,954 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,380 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,327 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 28 Jun 2018 33,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,354 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,600 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,167 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 LVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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