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LM59 HHG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 HHG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,560 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted / corrosion on rear axle beam / o/s/f spring corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2025 44,559 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))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted / corrosion on rear axle beam / o/s/f spring corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2024 40,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 37,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,043 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,043 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,253 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,711 miles

Front exhaust section deteriorated and mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2017 17,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2017 17,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,741 miles

Front Wipers worn and smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65R13 Worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 14,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 8,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,982 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 HHG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

LM59 HHG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LM59 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 HHG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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