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LC59 LKF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,316 mi
Last recorded42,316 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,316 miles

Noise from front of vehicle

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 42,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Noise from front of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2025 34,346 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 30,601 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket Bush deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamps loose

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,776 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 24,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 21,899 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 21,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 20,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 19,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 17,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,804 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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LC59 LKF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC59 LKF, 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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LC59 LKF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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