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MJ09 LKN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 32,943 miles

Lower rear engine mount bush worn

UNDER VEHICLE FULL OF FRESH UNDERSEAL

Fail 21 Sep 2026 32,943 miles

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

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

Lower rear engine mount bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 32,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 32,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 32,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper on limit of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush mount advise change just in on movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush mount advise change just in on movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot weeping grease from clip

Pass 15 May 2019 28,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just in on play advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just in on play advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs reluctor wheel corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 25,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 25,787 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects from interia mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 23,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 17,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 14,840 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 11,422 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 11,422 miles

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

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

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 LKN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ09 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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