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WG59 VGJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,334 mi
Last recorded30,334 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,334 miles

exhuast, and suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2024 20,169 miles

exhuast, and suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,687 miles

exhuast system has surface corrosion

front brake back plates rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2022 13,954 miles

both front brake back plates rusty

both front shocks very rusty

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2022 13,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible strut top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible strut top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front brake back plates rusty

both front shocks very rusty

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 13,149 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2019 12,518 miles

exhaust system rusty

front track control arms rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2018 11,109 miles

exhaust system rusty

front track control arms rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2017 10,037 miles

exhaust system rusty

front track control arms rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2016 8,182 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front tyres wearing on edges and slightly perished

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly outer edge and slightly perished

Fail 15 Dec 2016 8,182 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)

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly perished

exhaust rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge and slightly perished

needs tracking

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,054 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

exhaust rusty at the front

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

slight lift o/s front top suspension mount

Pass 26 Nov 2014 5,863 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 4,948 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 4,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 3,833 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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WG59 VGJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG59 VGJ, 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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WG59 VGJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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