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LR59 MTF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,874 mi
Last recorded46,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MTF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,874 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,828 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 39,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,653 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 34,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,497 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,026 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,794 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,845 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades split on edges.

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 MTF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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