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HN59 WNL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,592 mi
Last recorded76,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 WNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,592 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,521 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,485 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,485 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,044 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD IS BENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD IS BENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,844 miles

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY BENT ON THE INNER BEAD

Nearside Rear TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SMALL CUT IN THE N/S REAR TYRE

STEERING RACK IS WET BUT NO LEAKS PRESENT

Fail 2 May 2018 60,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R13 (4.1.D.1a)

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY BENT ON THE INNER BEAD

Nearside Rear TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SMALL CUT IN THE N/S REAR TYRE

STEERING RACK IS WET BUT NO LEAKS PRESENT

Pass 9 May 2017 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm, damage to inner sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2017 59,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm, damage to inner sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Dent on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play from wheel hub

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2016 57,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat navigation holder and air freshener on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Dent on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play from wheel hub

Pass 12 May 2015 53,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 47,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

155/65/13

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,009 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,249 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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HN59 WNL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN59 WNL, 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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HN59 WNL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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