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LO09 LYP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 LYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,860 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 85,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,990 miles

Water level low on washers

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,060 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2021 83,060 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,051 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 wheel rim buckled

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,897 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm outer edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf,osf and osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,741 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,577 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,875 miles

off side rear tyre has sidewall damage

play in both side front top mounts

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 LYP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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