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DY09 YCP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YCP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,940 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 63,940 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter corroded and leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres small cracks on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 58,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 58,384 miles

Front Position lamp not working NSF / OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 54,655 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 54,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,749 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 45,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,437 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 45,422 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top bushes worn and pulled away (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE abs ring tooth corroded away , ring secure (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, 155 65 13 73T BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 155 65 13 73T budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,433 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 155 65 13 73T budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,720 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of swept area, cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 33,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 31,651 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket detached (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,735 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread pattern worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,643 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 25,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2014 12,468 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,308 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 7,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 6,926 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 YCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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