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LC59 LJV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

play at nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2025 96,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

play at nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,973 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexy section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

outer sills covered at time of test

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2023 73,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

outer sills covered at time of test

Pass 19 May 2022 56,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,573 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 31,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 20,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,019 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 16,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 10,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LC59 LJV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 LC59 LJV, 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 LC59 LJV registered?

LC59 LJV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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