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LS59 FXR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,424 mi
Last recorded58,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 FXR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 51,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 51,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective taped up hole (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 47,646 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,787 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 39,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,308 miles

front exhaust flexi detiorated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 31,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,489 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated (Flexy)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,172 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 21,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 18,507 miles

nearside windsacreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,158 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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LS59 FXR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS59 FXR, 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 LS59 FXR registered?

LS59 FXR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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