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WU09 UTC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UTC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres showing wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,478 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 60,472 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,087 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 59,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,973 miles

(offside front) abs ring split but warning light is out (corroded on)

front pipe flex weak & front bracket corroded away

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,696 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,696 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2013 26,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 26,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 20,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2012 20,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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WU09 UTC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU09 UTC, 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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WU09 UTC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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