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DY59 FGJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,725 mi
Last recorded60,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,725 miles

osr wheel slight binding

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,935 miles

fuel filter connecting pipe clip damaged

oil sump corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 43,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel filter connecting pipe clip damaged

oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,598 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 279,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 27,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 19,896 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,896 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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 FGJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

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