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MJ09 LKO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,509 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow from exhaust flexi and vacuum leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam front, both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

vacuum leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,492 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant leak

oil residue

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant leak

oil residue

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,063 miles

corrosion to sump

nearside washer jet blocked

offside front worn on inner edge

condition of nearside wiper

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has rear bracket missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,169 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 LKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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