CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN59 YHU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,116 mi
Last recorded46,116 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,089 miles

Offside rear door handle incomplete but still functions

Rear wheel arches very dirty not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2022 42,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear door handle incomplete but still functions

Rear wheel arches very dirty not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,510 miles

Offside Rear Door handle missing

Fail 24 Nov 2021 37,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drum slight seeping from line attachment

Offside Rear Door handle missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,430 miles

Brake pedal is a bit spongy

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear drivers door outer handle damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,666 miles

Offside Rear door handle broken but still operates

Fail 23 Nov 2019 27,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear door handle broken but still operates

Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,606 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 23,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge and perishing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge, and slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 15,716 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,533 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN59 YHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN59 YHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN59 YHU?

You can check the full history of DN59 YHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN59 YHU registered?

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

Is DN59 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 YHU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN59 YHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN59 YHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.