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FE59 LXF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LXF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,015 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 58,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,583 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,423 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 53,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp inner bracket broken

Fail 23 Nov 2022 49,946 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp inner bracket broken

Fail 16 Nov 2022 49,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside & offside front tyres worn outer edge & cracking/split on edge

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,199 miles

Offside front steering boot perished slightly

Offside rear tyre worn, perished, close to legal limit

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 47,199 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside front steering boot perished slightly

Offside rear tyre worn, perished, close to legal limit

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,130 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside & offside front top mounts have slight play

Offside front steering rack boot perished

Offside rear tyre worn edges worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 44,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside & offside front top mounts have slight play

Offside front steering rack boot perished

Offside rear tyre worn edges worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,467 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2019 41,467 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,363 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 37,363 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 37,362 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 32,393 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

play on both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,531 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,346 miles

LITTE RESERVE LEFT ON HAND BRAKE LEVER

front brakes out of ballance

Fail 17 Sep 2016 24,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

LITTE RESERVE LEFT ON HAND BRAKE LEVER

front brakes out of ballance

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,208 miles

Nearside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 17,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 9,098 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 9,098 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 3,626 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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FE59 LXF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE59 LXF, 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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FE59 LXF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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