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FN59 UWZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,101 mi
Last recorded65,101 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,101 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 12 Aug 2026 65,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,424 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SHOCKS, SUSPENSION ARMS AND REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 64,420 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure REAR SILENCER (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS, SHOCKS AND REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,692 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring touching the ABS sensor when rotated

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

slight damage o/s outer sill

slight play in top mounts o/s and n/s front

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount worn

Fail 24 Jul 2021 61,770 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front top mount worn

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,630 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,159 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,676 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,676 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,894 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,894 miles

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

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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FN59 UWZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FN59 UWZ, 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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FN59 UWZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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