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LR59 MUU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end of (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 74,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end of (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 56,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,896 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 33,896 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 31,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,927 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack leaking, on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 22,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 18,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps not working ALL (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 14,192 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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LR59 MUU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR59 MUU, 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 LR59 MUU registered?

LR59 MUU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is LR59 MUU safe to buy?

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