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WJ09 LWY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,407 mi
Last recorded35,407 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 35,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 35,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,950 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 18,543 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 23 Feb 2012 18,543 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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WJ09 LWY 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 WJ09 LWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 LWY registered?

WJ09 LWY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is WJ09 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 LWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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