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LR59 XJE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 XJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,351 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,281 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2023 36,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel covers fited

Pass 11 Jun 2022 33,294 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 33,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,425 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 27,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 22,699 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2018 22,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,426 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 19,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,985 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 XJE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XJE, 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 LR59 XJE registered?

LR59 XJE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is LR59 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 XJE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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