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LC59 YLW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,621 mi
Last recorded58,621 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,448 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 56,448 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 54,425 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,515 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fuse missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fuse missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,173 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 51,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,372 miles

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

front brakes imbalanced. recomend inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,372 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brakes imbalanced. recomend inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,017 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not face the rear missing (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,022 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 30,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,983 miles

front brake imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting advice change

offside front tyre close to legal limit and cuts/splits to inner sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 23,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting advice change

nearside rear tyre on legal limit advice change

offside front tyre close to legal limit and cuts/splits to inner sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,780 miles

all 4 tyres perished down to age may require changing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 14,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YLW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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