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WN59 ULY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ULY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,087 miles

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment(s)

Nearside front tyre beginning to wear low <3mm

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to Ns/Os rear brake pipe(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2024 85,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment(s)

Nearside front tyre beginning to wear low <3mm

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to Ns/Os rear brake pipe(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,020 miles

Front inner brake pads beginning to wear low

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing low inner

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,018 miles

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 80,018 miles

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,422 miles

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,472 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,472 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,760 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery conections (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,605 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,896 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,940 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn bald inner egdes

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

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 ULY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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