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LO59 FMU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,976 mi
Last recorded49,976 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 49,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 48,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 45,463 miles

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

underside corroded in places

Fail 16 May 2023 45,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 23 May 2022 42,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 42,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight restriction of movement on offside rear brake/wheel

Pass 18 May 2020 37,823 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 34,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 34,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Top shock mount worn.

Offside Front Top shock mount worn.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,959 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks in places

Fail 2 Jan 2018 31,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks in places

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,455 miles

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

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 FMU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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