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LG59 JBY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,094 mi
Last recorded86,094 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,094 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 85,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LOAD

Fail 2 Dec 2024 78,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LOAD

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,561 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 62,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,288 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 53,288 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cuts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wall cuts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 38,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 35,806 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 19,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,798 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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LG59 JBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 LG59 JBY, 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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LG59 JBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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