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DY09 YCJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 56,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,350 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,344 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,867 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 49,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting very low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak major oil leak (dripping ) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting very low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak major oil leak (dripping ) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,375 miles

1 centre exhaust pipe support bracket insecure

1 rear silencer support bracket insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has a oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 41,375 miles

1 centre exhaust pipe support bracket insecure

1 rear silencer support bracket insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has a oil leak

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 32,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,992 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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DY09 YCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DY09 YCJ, 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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DY09 YCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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