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LO09 VUF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,582 mi
Last recorded74,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VUF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers over both outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due too condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring split (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring split (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers over both outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,328 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 42,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,010 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,591 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 26,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,118 miles

front exhaust bracket rusted but supported o.k

Fail 9 Jul 2013 22,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust bracket rusted but supported o.k

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,873 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not touched

Fail 26 Jun 2012 17,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not touched

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 VUF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 VUF, 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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What year was LO09 VUF registered?

LO09 VUF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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