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LS59 FXU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 FXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,905 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

gearbox lower mount worn

Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,929 miles

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

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,208 miles

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

gearbox lower mount worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,081 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,298 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 34,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 27,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 19,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FXU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

LS59 FXU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is LS59 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 FXU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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