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LO59 FLR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FLR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s top mounts lift and play

Fail 13 Jan 2023 94,121 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s top mounts lift and play

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,103 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 88,103 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,739 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 76,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,066 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,061 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Remains on when postion lights are activated (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,779 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 69,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,319 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaurt flexi corroded and hagers snaped

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,454 miles

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

os wiper smearing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

nail in nsf tyre

os wiper smearing

osr tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FLR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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