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LP09 HKW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,680 mi
Last recorded64,680 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 HKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 64,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,671 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x brackets broken due to corrosion - exhaust likely to fall off (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 63,407 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 63,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak From engine sump ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 55,954 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (Recommend attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil contamination on parts of suspension and steering system

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken , exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2015 46,752 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure.

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Sill covers fitted.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2015 46,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

O/s/f tyre getting low on tread.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure.

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Sill covers fitted.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,079 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,215 miles

155/65r13

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Aug 2013 30,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

155/65r13

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

long hanbrake travel

nail in offside rear tyre and perished on side wall

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,610 miles

155/65 x 13 Nearside front tyre worn TO LEGAL LIMIT on inner and outer edges

Play and lift in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

155/65 x 13 Nearside front tyre worn TO LEGAL LIMIT on inner and outer edges

Play and lift in both front suspension top mounts

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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LP09 HKW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LP09 HKW, 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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LP09 HKW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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