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DY59 EYV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed marked as if it's been rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are heavily worn

drivers front and both rear brakes are slightly binds

Fail 27 Oct 2017 68,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders badly (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed marked as if it's been rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are heavily worn

drivers front and both rear brakes are slightly binds

bonnet safety catch seized and inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on flexi and centre section support brackets corroded off (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall veneer splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2016 55,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on flexi and centre section support brackets corroded off (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall veneer splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,080 miles

both front tyres ware on inner edges [155/65/r13 73t]

engine sump corroded [not leaking]

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,218 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,218 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise o/s/f top strut mounting slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,056 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 EYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EYV, 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 EYV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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