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WU59 WFM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,563 mi
Last recorded68,563 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 68,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 9 Sep 2026 68,558 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under body appearing

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,529 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2023 63,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,199 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,234 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 54,021 miles

Front both sides advise slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,773 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,537 miles

Front exhaust support damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust support damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,637 miles

Front exhaust support deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust support deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre tread worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,231 miles

BRAKES-F BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN,

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BRAKES-F BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN,

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,008 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 WFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc 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 WU59 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

WU59 WFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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