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LG59 LJN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,847 mi
Last recorded33,847 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 LJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 33,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,423 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,423 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,080 miles

slight accidental damage osf

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,770 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 20,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 406 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 LJN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG59 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 LJN registered?

LG59 LJN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LG59 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 LJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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