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LR59 MVH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,494 mi
Last recorded58,494 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,494 miles

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,906 miles

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

Front front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

X2 exhaust brackets broken

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 6 Sep 2023 47,609 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

X2 exhaust brackets broken

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,179 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 37,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 27,550 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,406 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,275 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,918 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 MVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 LR59 MVH, 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 MVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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