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DY59 FGV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 50,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,295 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 44,293 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 42,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,747 miles

Slight corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut slight movement

Nearside Front Upper strut slight movement

Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut slight movement

Nearside Front Upper strut slight movement

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

Pass 21 May 2018 33,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,282 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 29,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,436 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 28,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,248 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,617 miles

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 FGV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

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

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