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LV09 HUY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,959 mi
Last recorded44,959 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 HUY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 44,959 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive travel at the pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,963 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 43,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 43,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 41,984 miles

Emissions not tested Engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Excessive binding, not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 41,983 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,992 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,883 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated excessive travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 33,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,101 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,722 miles

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

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

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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LV09 HUY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV09 HUY, 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 LV09 HUY registered?

LV09 HUY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LV09 HUY safe to buy?

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