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DY09 YCV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 34,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Offside Front Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a worn bush top mount

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,173 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,127 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but still suported

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,048 miles

exhaust corroded centre box mount snaped

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,618 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to split mount broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,273 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,510 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 YCV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY09 YCV, 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 DY09 YCV registered?

DY09 YCV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is DY09 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 YCV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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