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LC59 YLO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm scrubbing inner edge and perishing 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perishing 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 48,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perishing 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 46,195 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 43,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 39,254 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2019 39,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery positive terminal loose

nearside front door quarter light glass missing

Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery positive terminal loose

nearside front door quarter light glass missing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,049 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 32,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 24,791 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 24,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 18,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,652 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,993 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 YLO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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