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WV59 EWT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,138 mi
Last recorded38,138 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EWT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 38,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Area around steering rack damp with oil, possible leaks

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush, just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking and perishing with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,511 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 32,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,743 miles

eml on

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2017 28,743 miles

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

eml on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,232 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 20,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,354 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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WV59 EWT 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 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 WV59 EWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 EWT registered?

WV59 EWT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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