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2009 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · LM09 MZJ

LM09 MZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2009. Recorded mileage 95,576 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
95,576 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
995cc
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LM09 MZJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2025
  • 95,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

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LM09 MZJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Chevrolet Matiz (LM09 MZJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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LM09 MZJ Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202387,853 mi
  2. 25/09/202387,856 mi+3 mi
  3. 26/09/202492,283 mi+4,427 mi
  4. 27/09/202492,283 mi
  5. 18/09/202595,576 mi+3,293 mi

Average of roughly 3,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2009 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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