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DY59 FGU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 77,955 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,046 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,968 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,375 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front top shock mount

Fail 9 Aug 2016 47,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front top shock mount

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 36,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,386 miles

exhaust leak at manifold

front pads worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,428 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012

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

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 FGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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