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LO59 FLJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023
Fail 29 Nov 2023 74,261 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,467 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 71,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,223 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 45,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 45,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,317 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,293 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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LO59 FLJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LO59 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO59 FLJ registered?

LO59 FLJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is LO59 FLJ safe to buy?

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