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DY59 FHA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,920 mi
Last recorded69,920 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,148 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 54,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 53,069 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155,70,13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,65,13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155,65,13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 47,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155,65,13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the centre 165,65,13

Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the centre 165,65,13

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 36,332 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking in the centre 155,65,13

Fail 9 May 2017 36,332 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155,65,13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking in the centre 155,65,13

Pass 5 May 2016 29,975 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,377 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

n/s of steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,607 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 FHA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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