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WU59 XYO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,231 mi
Last recorded34,231 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 XYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 34,231 miles

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 10 Sep 2025 32,534 miles

Slight lift front suspension top mount

Fail 9 Sep 2025 32,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight lift front suspension top mount

Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,684 miles

Damp around power steering rack no leaks found at time of test

Slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,304 miles

Powered steering rack damp no leaks found

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,365 miles

Damp around power steering rack no leaks at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2022 27,365 miles

Damp around power steering rack no leaks at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,874 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 24,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking ( steering rack area ) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum ADVISED to top asap (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 22,494 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 22,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 155/65 x 13 73 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 21,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 155/65 x 13 73 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,639 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,183 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,573 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 XYO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

WU59 XYO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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