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LV09 MRU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 MRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 97,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 97,439 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 90,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 90,459 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,280 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut has a slight play at the upper attachment.

Offside Front McPherson strut has a slight play at the upper attachment.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 84,270 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut has a slight play at the upper attachment.

Offside Front McPherson strut has a slight play at the upper attachment.

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,728 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 81,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,927 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,441 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,441 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 48,522 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 18,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 18,703 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 2,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 1,948 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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LV09 MRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MRU, 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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LV09 MRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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