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WU59 LWJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 27,753 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both NS and OS corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both NS and OS bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both NS and OS corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both NS and OS bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 26,948 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,499 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 26,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,698 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,129 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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WU59 LWJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU59 LWJ, 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 WU59 LWJ registered?

WU59 LWJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 LWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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