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DY59 FEF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,427 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 80,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,418 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,501 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cut in outer wall of tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,174 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,887 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,887 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,599 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops when hanging

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,599 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops when hanging

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,989 miles

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,509 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops when hanging

Fail 17 Oct 2012 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops when hanging

nearside front wheel rim damaged

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 FEF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

DY59 FEF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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