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LM59 HHF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 HHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,244 miles

Front Exhaust flexi weak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 48,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust flexi weak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,119 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 45,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 44,786 miles

Front nearside front and offside front upper macpherson strut upper bearings have slight movement

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing inner and outer edge and over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 44,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front nearside front and offside front upper macpherson strut upper bearings have slight movement

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing inner and outer edge and over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,772 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml - light on dash

acc/pedal - missing anti-slip cover

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front acc/pedal - missing anti-slip cover

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 2/3mm (1556513) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (1556513) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 6yrs old Ageing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 23,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,425 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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LM59 HHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LM59 HHF, 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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What year was LM59 HHF registered?

LM59 HHF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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