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LL59 CZJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 CZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,828 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight freeplay

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,804 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 71,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,761 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight play

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight play

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,118 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,854 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,854 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,914 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,434 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,639 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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LL59 CZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LL59 CZJ, 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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LL59 CZJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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