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RJ09 LXM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,163 mi
Last recorded35,163 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 LXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 30,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 29,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,040 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 26,931 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,857 miles

Engine oil level was not visible on the dipstick, 1 litre added to raise the level sufficiently to conduct an MOT test safely

The steering rack is damp

Fail 22 Oct 2021 23,857 miles

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

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

Engine oil level was not visible on the dipstick, 1 litre added to raise the level sufficiently to conduct an MOT test safely

The steering rack is damp

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,145 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2019 20,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,629 miles

rear tyres very badly perished on outer treads close to limit

Fail 19 Aug 2017 15,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckels (5.1.1)

rear tyres very badly perished on outer treads close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre very badly perished and worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre perished

slight leak from p.a.s rack

Fail 16 Aug 2016 11,230 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding slightly (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre very badly perished and worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre perished

slight leak from p.a.s rack

Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 4,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,670 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,797 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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RJ09 LXM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ09 LXM, 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 RJ09 LXM registered?

RJ09 LXM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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