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WU59 WFA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,290 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,468 miles

Drive belt perished.

Movement to front top strut mounts

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear axle bushes and shock absorber bushes worn

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Drive belt perished.

Movement to front top strut mounts

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear axle bushes and shock absorber bushes worn

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,112 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff/seized

Both rear axle bushes have slight play and deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

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

Top strut mount movement front

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,108 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch stiff/seized

Both rear axle bushes have slight play and deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

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

Top strut mount movement front

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,844 miles

Bonnet secondary catch defective

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

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,613 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,602 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 WFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

WU59 WFA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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