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DN59 YHO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,840 mi
Last recorded24,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YHO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 24,840 miles

rusty underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2025 24,395 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 24,395 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 23,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel blinding

Fail 11 Apr 2023 23,273 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel blinding

Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of wear & corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil filter is rusty.

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 21,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of wear & corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil filter is rusty.

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,560 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look low.

Oil filter is rusty.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 20,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look low.

Oil filter is rusty.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 20,196 miles

O/s front brake works a bit slower than n/s.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,640 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,399 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 16,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & is about to expose the cords.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 13,760 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is worn on the edge & is only just above the limit.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,644 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 11,644 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 9,681 miles

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play n/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,681 miles

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

Slight play n/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,731 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit markers are reached.

Oil filter is rusty.

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 7,731 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit markers are reached.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 6,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DN59 YHO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DN59 YHO, 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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DN59 YHO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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