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LO09 VTE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,243 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose front and rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror cover damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,243 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose front and rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror cover damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side of the front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear wing damage

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general body damage

Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,707 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 44,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear bumper damage

Fail 25 Sep 2020 43,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear bumper damage

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,816 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

it would appear the rear service brakes needs adjustment

Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

it would appear the rear service brakes needs adjustment

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers wiper blade split

front exhaust bracket snapped

offside front tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jul 2014 30,233 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers wiper blade split

front exhaust bracket snapped

offside front tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,572 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 VTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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