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LG59 JCX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JCX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 40,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spit (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,390 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 39,390 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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,266 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 38,266 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,356 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 36,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 35,254 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 35,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,749 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 32,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre deteriorated - 155/65 13

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp loose

offside rear tyre deteriorated - 155/65 13

Fail 29 Mar 2017 27,027 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp loose

offside rear tyre deteriorated - 155/65 13

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,852 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 19,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 18,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JCX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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