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LO09 LWD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,392 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES (SUSPENSION ARM) WORN

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT

Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES (SUSPENSION ARM) WORN

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 61,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 55,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 55,377 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,555 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside sills covered

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,178 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,178 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,079 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,875 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 LWD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LWD, 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 LWD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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