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DN59 YJZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,506 mi
Last recorded72,506 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 72,506 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp coming on with side light (4.2.3 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to vehicle running issue (cutting out) (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle cut out during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear axle undersealed

both front lower suspension arms getting corroded

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,959 miles

Front lower arms rusty

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

Rear axel beam rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2019 35,958 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front lower arms rusty

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

Rear axel beam rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy srface corrosion to front and rear

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,388 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy srface corrosion to front and rear

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,311 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,940 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,248 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 14,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 7,910 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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DN59 YJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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