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DG59 OYV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 OYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,281 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Fail 18 Jun 2026 65,274 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 61,864 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 60,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,655 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 53,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,655 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 53,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 50,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 20 May 2019 43,223 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 43,222 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,881 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,848 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,022 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,393 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,357 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 OYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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