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DY59 FAU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 53,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 46,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes back to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,716 miles

all 4 brake pipes at rear slight corrosion.

play in nearside top mount when leg is dropped.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,716 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 brake pipes at rear slight corrosion.

play in nearside top mount when leg is dropped.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,620 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 FAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAU, 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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What year was DY59 FAU registered?

DY59 FAU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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