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WV59 UCB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UCB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,037 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,037 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,932 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,186 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,186 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,808 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 53,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

front number plate in a poor condition

slight grabbing on o/s/rear brake so was unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,160 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 UCB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCB, 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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WV59 UCB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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