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DG59 OYE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OYE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,583 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,236 miles

EML on

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EML on

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn both front strut top mounts (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,876 miles

Front oil leak from sump

Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front oil leak from sump

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both off side tyres are crcking and perishing

front tyres are wearing outeredges

mil light is on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,574 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,912 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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DG59 OYE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG59 OYE, 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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DG59 OYE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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