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LO09 LWU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,843 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 65,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 65,823 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,587 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn on insides

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front worn on insides

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,550 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 39,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fronr flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 35,595 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,149 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,996 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 LWU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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