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LM59 ULJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,195 mi
Last recorded33,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ULJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 33,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 30,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (& tyre is cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside rear outer door handle is damaged - door can still be opened

Fail 13 Jan 2025 30,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (& tyre is cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear outer door handle is damaged - door can still be opened

Pass 12 Jan 2024 26,452 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has travel - on limit now

nearside rear outer door handle damage - door can be readily opened

Pass 14 Jan 2023 23,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 23,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall as marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 22,992 miles

play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2020 22,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 6,627 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 ULJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULJ, 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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LM59 ULJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is LM59 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 ULJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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