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DY09 YHG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YHG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper play in leg mounting

Fail 23 Dec 2020 121,930 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper play in leg mounting

Pass 17 May 2019 117,676 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f Macpherson strut top mountings has play

Fail 9 May 2019 117,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f Macpherson strut top mountings has play

Pass 22 May 2018 108,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin top mounting play (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Rear metal brake pipe

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 May 2018 108,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin top mounting play (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Rear metal brake pipe

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 May 2017 96,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 96,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,806 miles

ENGINE OIL FILTER IS CORRODED

Fail 20 May 2016 84,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade split (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL FILTER IS CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2015 72,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 58,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front flexi slight deteriotion

tank strap slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 27,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2012 27,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YHG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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