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LR09 ECA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,814 mi
Last recorded49,814 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 ECA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 43,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 34,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 31,734 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2020 31,734 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 27,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 17,834 miles

Both front tyres are quite worn on edges

front brake pads will soon need replacement

Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,322 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,549 miles

N/S/F wheel rim buckled

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,794 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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LR09 ECA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR09 ECA, 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 LR09 ECA registered?

LR09 ECA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LR09 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 ECA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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