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WU59 XYX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,019 mi
Last recorded59,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 XYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Legal Limit and low on Pressure.... 155/70x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 59,019 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Exterior Handle broken off (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Legal Limit and low on Pressure.... 155/70x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 49,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,844 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,604 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 46,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,632 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,018 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 36,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,429 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Fail 9 Sep 2014 16,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,369 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 XYX 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 73.7%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

WU59 XYX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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