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LB59 PVJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,095 mi
Last recorded43,095 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 PVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 43,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,957 miles

Front (exhaust) front flexi pipe casing is broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded (behind wheel) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroded (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 39,974 miles

Bonnet/hood safety catch seizing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm roll control bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm roll control bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet/hood safety catch seizing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm roll control bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm roll control bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 38,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 36,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 36,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 30,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,130 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 27,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 22,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 17,364 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,352 miles

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

front end damage repair

Fail 11 Dec 2012 12,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front end damage repair

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 PVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB59 PVJ, 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 LB59 PVJ registered?

LB59 PVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LB59 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 PVJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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