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LO09 VUH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,676 mi
Last recorded57,676 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VUH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,676 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 55,811 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 55,791 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative no fog light switch (4.5.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 53,218 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 53,216 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working side both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,180 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 47,797 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,686 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2019 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,068 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,133 miles

front exhaust at flexi blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 24,079 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 11,679 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 VUH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VUH, 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 VUH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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