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WU59 WEX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,281 mi
Last recorded41,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WEX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 40,113 miles

Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 38,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,301 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 35,298 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,087 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi-pipe is slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,281 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,147 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened have slightly play in top mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,105 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,287 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 17,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 12,459 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 7,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,465 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 WEX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

WU59 WEX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 WEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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