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WV59 UBX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,229 mi
Last recorded49,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 49,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,120 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 42,120 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 38,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,621 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 32,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,894 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 29,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,851 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 26,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 10,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,762 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 UBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

WV59 UBX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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