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WJ59 OMX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,139 mi
Last recorded53,139 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced burnt multi plug (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam burnt multi plug (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,195 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, inner tread worn BADLY and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR LIMIT, worn down on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS INNERS CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,038 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 24,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,651 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2014 16,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,418 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn slightly on edges surface corrosion exhaust slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,047 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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WJ59 OMX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WJ59 OMX, 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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WJ59 OMX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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