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AU59 ZFW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,979 mi
Last recorded62,979 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,979 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 62,970 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 52,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 3mm bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13t 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,197 miles

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2022 46,197 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,665 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,464 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 32,520 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,857 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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AU59 ZFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU59 ZFW, 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 AU59 ZFW registered?

AU59 ZFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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