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WR59 LCJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,126 mi
Last recorded48,126 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 48,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,568 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle broken but serviceable

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 42,706 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play at the upper attachment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,477 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front top mounts have slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front top mounts have slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear at upper sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,312 miles

os/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded

play in n/s/f strut mount (wheels not loaded)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,151 miles

both front abs rings corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight sidewall damage to both o/s tyres

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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WR59 LCJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 WR59 LCJ, 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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WR59 LCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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