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WV59 EXJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 EXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,317 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Flexi deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both N/S and O/S beam axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 73,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery cable, (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear beam axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

flexi deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,513 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 55,513 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,079 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,098 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 EXJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 EXJ, 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 WV59 EXJ registered?

WV59 EXJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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