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WU59 WFN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,494 mi
Last recorded45,494 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,494 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 45,400 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 40,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release insecure

exhaust flexi deteriorated

impact damage to both sides and rear

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low/bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM LIMIT and low outer edge strongly advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release insecure

exhaust flexi deteriorated

impact damage to both sides and rear

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2017 27,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release insecure

exhaust flexi deteriorated

impact damage to both sides and rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 27,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release insecure

exhaust flexi deteriorated

impact damage to both sides and rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

impact damage to both sides and rear

Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,958 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade starting to detiorate

Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 10,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,577 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 WFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WFN, 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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WU59 WFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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