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NV59 LFM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 LFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,583 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area holed adjacent to seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,977 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,869 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,127 miles

under body and rear suspension has wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,127 miles

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

under body and rear suspension has wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal esp front to rear at rear and both pipes at wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 40,478 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,271 miles

front brake discs rusting

n/s outer washer jet poor

n/s/f strutt top has slight movement

o/s/f strutt top mount has movement

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,265 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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NV59 LFM 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 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 NV59 LFM, 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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NV59 LFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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