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LO09 LYC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,666 mi
Last recorded86,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,666 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,977 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 84,977 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,313 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 80,212 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,071 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 37,741 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 34,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,672 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 33,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LYC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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