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HW59 FWK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 69,194 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,708 miles

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 29 Sep 2025 68,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,247 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,298 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split ,but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,699 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,113 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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HW59 FWK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW59 FWK, 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 HW59 FWK registered?

HW59 FWK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is HW59 FWK safe to buy?

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