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DY59 FAJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,988 mi
Last recorded80,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FAJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 80,988 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear mount. ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both axles. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,476 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front exhaust mtg adrift

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,733 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,732 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,705 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 FAJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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