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LS59 BJJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 40,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bothsides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bothsides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,010 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,297 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

n/s upper windscreen slight damage but not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2021 27,294 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

n/s upper windscreen slight damage but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 14,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,726 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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LS59 BJJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS59 BJJ, 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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LS59 BJJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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