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WN59 UFG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 UFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 80,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 80,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 72,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,082 miles

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2024 64,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,813 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,774 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,299 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 49,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,794 miles

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

brake pedal spongy long travel

movement at TCA bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,794 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel solid cant check bearing or tyre (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

brake pedal spongy long travel

movement at TCA bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,103 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 41,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,252 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 27 Oct 2016 35,252 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 29,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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WN59 UFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WN59 UFG, 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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WN59 UFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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