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DY59 FFB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,633 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,630 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

sump corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,617 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 48,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,325 miles

O/S/F/ TYRE FEATHERED

TRAVEL AT PARKING BRAKE

Fail 25 Nov 2013 32,324 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

O/S/F/ TYRE FEATHERED

TRAVEL AT PARKING BRAKE

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,346 miles

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)

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 FFB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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