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WK59 VLH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VLH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted with inside facing outwards

Fail 17 Oct 2024 51,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted with inside facing outwards

Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,301 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 35,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle/brake backing plates slight corrosion

both front lower arms corroded and ball joint dust covers perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb definitely in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle/brake backing plates slight corrosion

both front lower arms corroded and ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2019 26,984 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16"sp (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20"sp (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,851 miles

driving aids fitted to controls of vehicle

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,365 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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WK59 VLH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK59 VLH, 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 WK59 VLH registered?

WK59 VLH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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