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LY09 FXW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,238 mi
Last recorded55,238 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 FXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,238 miles

Rear wheel bearings slight play

Slight play in front top mounts

Steering rack gaiter leaking o/s

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,335 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,899 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014
Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,899 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 5,899 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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LY09 FXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY09 FXW, 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 LY09 FXW registered?

LY09 FXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is LY09 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 FXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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