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LB59 KRZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KRZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 65,998 miles

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

Front exhaust front pipe support rubber missing

Front pas leak from steering rack

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Outer exterior door handle broken but can be opened from outside

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack fluid is leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,048 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Door Catch broken but still opens the door

Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,117 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 44,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,367 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,824 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated and has a temporary repair

Fail 17 Jan 2019 37,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated and has a temporary repair

Pass 27 Dec 2017 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 33,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 23,123 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 10,840 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 KRZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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