MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator & power steering belts are worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator & power steering belts are worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front brake disc surface corroding
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front brake disc surface corroding
Nearside Front 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)
nearside rear tyre deteriorating
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre deteriorating
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DY59 BFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BFU, 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
How do I check the history of DY59 BFU?
You can check the full history of DY59 BFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DY59 BFU registered?
DY59 BFU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is DY59 BFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY59 BFU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY59 BFU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY59 BFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.