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WV59 UBY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,557 mi
Last recorded71,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 57,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,972 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has some play

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155-65-R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 5,421 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 2,111 miles

front tyres perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 1,346 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 UBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

WV59 UBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 UBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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