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FY59 FWV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 FWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 62,899 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 56,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 56,705 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 50,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear @ Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front mounting broken,system still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut

Rear both tyres just starting to crack

exhaust front flexi pipe slight deterioration,no blows

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracking,no cords are visible

exhaust front flexi slight deterioration,not blowing at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,750 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 38,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,612 miles

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 22 May 2013 20,612 miles

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

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side rear tread wearing

off side front tyre worn on edges and close to min tread depth

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,324 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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FY59 FWV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 FY59 FWV, 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 FY59 FWV registered?

FY59 FWV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is FY59 FWV safe to buy?

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