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LO09 VTV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

power steering fluid slightly leak from steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2024 45,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.65.13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

power steering fluid slightly leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,548 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 40,545 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,800 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Feb 2022 35,800 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jan 2021 32,567 miles

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

Front Both driveshafts corroded.

Front Both track rod ends corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 32,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.65.13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both driveshafts corroded.

Front Both track rod ends corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155.65.13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,314 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,572 miles

PLAY IN BOTH TOP MOUNTS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,465 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE VERTICAL PLAY

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,130 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 VTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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