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LO09 LXK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,150 mi
Last recorded40,150 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LXK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 40,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 37,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 34,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 34,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 31,500 miles

0.5l of coolant added

1 litre of engine oil added to avoid damage during emissions testing(still low)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge also splitting with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges suspect being run underinflated also sidewalls badly cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter and sump corroded

Fail 27 May 2017 31,500 miles

0.5l of coolant added

1 litre of engine oil added to avoid damage during emissions testing(still low)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge also splitting with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges suspect being run underinflated also sidewalls badly cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter and sump corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 29,128 miles

osr brake pipe slight corrosion

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 29,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load missing (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr brake pipe slight corrosion

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 26,812 miles

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

all tyres cracked

fiel filter corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 26,812 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres cracked

fiel filter corroded

Pass 25 May 2014 24,272 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2014 24,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 24,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 19,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LXK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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