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OY59 LRV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 LRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,917 miles

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2025 70,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,702 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,426 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 67,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,012 miles

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,764 miles

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

both top mounts slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,840 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 38,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,016 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Oct 2013 19,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,574 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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OY59 LRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY59 LRV, 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 OY59 LRV registered?

OY59 LRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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