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NU09 WMD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,071 mi
Last recorded54,071 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 WMD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 54,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 54,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,850 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,118 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 51,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 48,940 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,908 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,096 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 38,385 miles

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 35,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,527 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust hanger at the front corroded and come away but exhaust still secure

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split but o/s still clearing screen

o/s rear child seat fitted

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,876 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,874 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 21,169 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,355 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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NU09 WMD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU09 WMD, 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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NU09 WMD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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