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LO59 FME

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FME
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,582 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 28,168 miles

Nearside Rear door handle damaged

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,412 miles

Nearside Rear door hande damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2023 26,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear door hande damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2022 24,489 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,673 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,826 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 20,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,795 miles

front exhaust flexi badly corroded

some movement in both front upper top mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,445 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have some slight play

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,876 miles

Front exhaust flexy and hanger derteriated

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FME is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LO59 FME, 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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What year was LO59 FME registered?

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

Is LO59 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 FME shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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