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2009 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · WU59 WFO

WU59 WFO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 76,700 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2009 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,700 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
995cc

WU59 WFO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2025
  • 76,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 16 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
20
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

WU59 WFO Mileage History

  1. 17/08/202358,206 mi
  2. 17/08/202358,206 mi
  3. 05/09/202463,736 mi+5,530 mi
  4. 18/09/202463,772 mi+36 mi
  5. 23/08/202576,700 mi+12,928 mi

Average of roughly 9,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WU59 WFO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 19:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Chevrolet Matiz (WU59 WFO) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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