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FE59 LXL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,925 mi
Last recorded32,925 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 32,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 32,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 27,489 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,444 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 26,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 24,980 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,844 miles

Front section of exhaust (flex) has slight leak

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,734 miles

advise front tyres worn to 3mm

advise movement to both front shocker tops

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,666 miles

Front slight play in both front strut top bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,158 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit tread edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low tread edges

recomend tracking check

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,948 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 LXL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE59 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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