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MW59 FDC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,136 mi
Last recorded57,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 FDC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 57,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Requires attention/adjustment (drum brake) (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 54,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Requires attention/adjustment (drum brake) (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking severe & suspect tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,909 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,909 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,774 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 27,774 miles

Nearside Front 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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MW59 FDC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MW59 FDC, 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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MW59 FDC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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