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WJ09 XET

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,710 mi
Last recorded57,710 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XET
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 57,710 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 57,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,556 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread pattern heavily cracked not showing cords.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,280 miles

Front exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,313 miles

front exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,663 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 XET is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XET, 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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What year was WJ09 XET registered?

WJ09 XET is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 XET shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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