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MJ09 LKM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,488 mi
Last recorded59,488 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LKM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 59,480 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))

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

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

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 excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,362 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected excess travel on brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,196 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 52,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,058 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear end of front to rear at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 44,141 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear end of front to rear at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,363 miles

slight play at offfside front steering rack end

Fail 25 Sep 2013 383,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper split

slight play at offfside front steering rack end

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,135 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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MJ09 LKM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ09 LKM, 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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MJ09 LKM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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