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LO59 FMC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FMC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 54,076 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,120 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring very corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 52,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corroded and holed (1.1.14 (d))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring very corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,050 miles

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

Offside and nearside front subframe tie bars corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front subframe tie bars corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,872 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 46,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

offside and nearside front chassis supports corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,104 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 41,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,378 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,378 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,822 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,296 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 FMC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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