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LR59 HJJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 58,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2024 54,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 51,145 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,615 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F Top Mounting Play

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,576 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 33,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads @ 2MM (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack In Front Number Plate, Still Readable From Distance (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR Tyre @ 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear OSR Tyre Has Slight Perishing To Sidewall.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 26,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 23,754 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,039 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,837 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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LR59 HJJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR59 HJJ, 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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LR59 HJJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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