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DY59 FHB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play mount ex play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Aug 2020 45,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,248 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES PERISHING, AND STARTING TO SEPARATE FROM THERE BONDINGS. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 45,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES PERISHING, AND STARTING TO SEPARATE FROM THERE BONDINGS. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 43,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,627 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

ONE FRONT AND ONE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS MISSING. BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,627 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

ONE FRONT AND ONE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS MISSING. BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 29,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,259 miles

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

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

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

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 FHB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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