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DN59 YJG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,241 mi
Last recorded50,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YJG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 48,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 42,334 miles

Exhaust manifold leaking

Front subframe slightly damaged

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 42,334 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust manifold leaking

Front subframe slightly damaged

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - advise replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,557 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,060 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,048 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,709 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 28,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,868 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 26,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 24,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YJG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJG, 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

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What year was DN59 YJG registered?

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

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