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LO09 VUV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VUV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,516 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 29,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 28,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2025 28,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak. excessive lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 27,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,954 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Undersill corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 26,954 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Undersill corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,767 miles

Both front suspension strut upper mountings have slight play

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 26,767 miles

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

Both front suspension strut upper mountings have slight play

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,521 miles

Slight play in both front strut upper mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,129 miles

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

Slight play in both front strut upper mountings

Fail 13 Jun 2019 26,129 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front strut upper mountings

Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,734 miles

Both front suspension strut upper mountings have slight play

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 25,734 miles

Both front suspension strut upper mountings have slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,177 miles

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 21,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 30 May 2012 17,860 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 VUV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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