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DY59 BFO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,568 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex pipe to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,481 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,071 miles

front brake only just passed inbalance

sill covers / n/s/r wheel slight out of shape / fuel filter corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2017 44,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poss bulb (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

front brake only just passed inbalance

sill covers / n/s/r wheel slight out of shape / fuel filter corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 40,108 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & perishing tread (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly corroded

front exhaush brk corroded off but exhaust secure

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,729 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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DY59 BFO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY59 BFO, 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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DY59 BFO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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