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LO59 MRU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

621,127 mi
Last recorded621,127 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 MRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 621,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 621,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 52,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,469 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 45,366 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Not correctly seated in bottom cup, and fouling on bodywork when turning. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 36,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 21,152 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 16,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,397 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 MRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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