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LX59 UYK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 UYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,698 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

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

Offside Front McPherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 63,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

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

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

Offside Front McPherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 60,690 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 21 Aug 2021 57,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,658 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,931 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 51,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 46,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 41,483 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,471 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,099 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,108 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 27,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,394 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,847 miles

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

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

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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LX59 UYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX59 UYK, 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 LX59 UYK registered?

LX59 UYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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