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DY09 YEE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,407 mi
Last recorded63,407 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YEE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,432 miles

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

Oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3x brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,777 miles

corrosion to exhaust

vehicle has two broken exhaust mountings, exhaust still fully supported by three more

Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,076 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to exhaust

vehicle has two broken exhaust mountings, exhaust still fully supported by three more

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,769 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

binding to n/s/r wheel BORDERLINE

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,211 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,211 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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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DY09 YEE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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