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LO09 VVB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 VVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,625 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,424 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,902 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 67,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 58,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,695 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 32,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,074 miles

osf tyre on limit edge, nsf tyre edge close to limit, nsr tyre edge on limit

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 VVB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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