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WF59 VSV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 VSV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 63,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal sinks to floor... (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Rear Heatshield loose above rear silencer

Pass 14 Aug 2025 62,022 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 62,022 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Front flexi leaking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 60,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,390 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 3 out of 4 mounts corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody Corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,363 miles

Brake Pedal Spongy not affecting brake test.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,964 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,713 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 52,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,442 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play at upper attachment

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,801 miles

slight play to offside front suspension mount upper.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,995 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 26,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,009 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 16,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb1002 (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,940 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)

front blades starting to smear

Fail 15 Oct 2013 5,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 3,800 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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WF59 VSV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WF59 VSV, 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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WF59 VSV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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