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LG59 LJY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,740 mi
Last recorded21,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 LJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 21,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 20,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,113 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 18,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 18,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 17,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 13,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 10,906 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 10,906 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,157 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 LJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

LG59 LJY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is LG59 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 LJY 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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