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LS09 NYU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 NYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 96,765 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut weeping

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 90,794 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 87,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front top mount play

oil seepage

Fail 25 May 2021 87,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust blowing/poor,lambda near limit

front top mount play

oil seepage

Pass 27 May 2020 85,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch biting high

exhaust corroded,front mount missing

front + rear brake imbalance,n/s handbrake poor

rear top shock bushes worn/play,front top mounts play

steering rack oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 85,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch biting high

exhaust corroded,front mount missing

front + rear brake imbalance,n/s handbrake poor

rear top shock bushes worn/play,front top mounts play

steering rack oil leak

Pass 30 May 2019 83,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust corroded,mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch biting high

rear top shock bushes worn/poor,front top mounts play

steering rack oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 83,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust corroded,mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracking (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair snatching (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch biting high

rear top shock bushes worn/poor,front top mounts play

steering rack oil leak

Pass 21 May 2018 81,114 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded,front mount missing

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s wiper poor

rear top shock bushes worn/play

rear tyres wear

top mounts play

Fail 21 May 2018 81,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring on wheel broken (1.6 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded,front mount missing

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s wiper poor

rear top shock bushes worn/play

rear tyres wear

top mounts play

Pass 17 May 2017 66,051 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front exhaust corroded,mount missing

front top mounts play

Fail 17 May 2017 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bush detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front exhaust corroded,mount missing

front top mounts play

Pass 27 May 2016 50,826 miles

handbrake lever high

play to front top suspension mountings

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 27 May 2016 50,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever high

play to front top suspension mountings

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 44,447 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear brake imbalance

rear top shock mounts+n/s/f top mount play

Fail 27 May 2015 44,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear brake imbalance

rear top shock mounts+n/s/f top mount play

Pass 13 May 2014 35,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 35,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,740 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn

rear top shock bushes+ n/s/f top mount play

Fail 30 May 2013 28,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion

front brakes imbalanced,pads near limit

o/s/r tyre worn

rear top shock bushes+n/s/f top mount play

unable to properly assess o/s/r hub etc due to bind

Pass 15 May 2012 23,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre tread worn low

rear wiper split

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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LS09 NYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS09 NYU, 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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LS09 NYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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