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LB59 KPY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,953 mi
Last recorded50,953 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,953 miles

Brake pedal travel at limit, recommend attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge & going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 50,953 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal travel at limit, recommend attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge & going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pedal very soft

Fail 28 Jan 2025 43,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pedal very soft

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front ABS reluctor ring corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn recommend replacement

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nearside front brake pipe corroding / both front to rear brake pipes corroding(at rear)

suspension components corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2023 27,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation increase uneven 38% (1.2.1 (d))

front tyre pressures seem low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front ABS reluctor ring corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn recommend replacement

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nearside front brake pipe corroding / both front to rear brake pipes corroding(at rear)

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven increase and decrease / recommend attention (1.2.1 (c))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing recommend replacement

exhaust corroding / flexible section deteriorating

front driveshaft ABS reluctor rings corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

front driveshafts / abs reluctor rings corroding

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts just acceptable / recommend attention

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,397 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sign of slight corrosion O/S front to rear steel brake pipe ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorating slightly

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft corroding

Offside Front Play in top suspension mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,433 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 25% (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing , worn unevenly and on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nsr tyre wearing slightly uneven inner edge

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

Fail 5 Jan 2018 24,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nsr tyre wearing slightly uneven inner edge

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,723 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 22,721 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven 53% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,966 miles

nail in osr tyre

nsf and osf tyres bald on edges,main tread pattern legal STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,887 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 16,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges,main tread pattern legal

rear brake application/release uneven 26%

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges,main tread pattern legal

rear brake application/release uneven 26%

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,227 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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LB59 KPY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB59 KPY, 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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LB59 KPY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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