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DY59 FBU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,225 mi
Last recorded55,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,556 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 45,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,758 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 39,295 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,134 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 38,134 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,981 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 7 Nov 2018 36,981 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification top suspension mounting insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 35,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,415 miles

Nearside Front cut on inside wall but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 34,415 miles

Nearside Front cut on inside wall but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,990 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 32,990 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FBU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

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