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LV59 ECX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 ECX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,355 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 71,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working jets blocked (3.5 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has movement in it

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge tyre close to limit 3mm

Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2018 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gatior split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has movement in it

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge tyre close to limit 3mm

Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,162 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,823 miles

Front exhaust support bracket heavily corroded and likely to snap off

Nearside Rear wheel has a dented / distorted inner bead rim

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 38,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front exhaust support bracket heavily corroded and likely to snap off

Nearside Rear wheel has a dented / distorted inner bead rim

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,948 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 26,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,145 miles

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

Oil leak

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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LV59 ECX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV59 ECX, 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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LV59 ECX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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