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WU59 XYL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 XYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 138,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 129,133 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 119,406 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look around 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front exhaust has blow

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,073 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

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