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DY59 FVB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,888 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Low Close To Cords

Engine Damp With Oil

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Exhaust Metal Hanger Broke - Front

Offside Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play

Fail 8 Jun 2021 55,888 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn Low Close To Cords

Engine Damp With Oil

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Exhaust Metal Hanger Broke - Front

Offside Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 48,702 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splits. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 43,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,822 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front pads wearing unevenly

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,729 miles

Engine oil level high.

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 19,475 miles

Both front brake discs lipped. ridged and worn.

Both front suspension struts top mounting to spring rubber seatings out of line and incorrectly positioned forcing springs to be out of line.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,475 miles

Both front brake discs lipped. ridged and worn.

Both front suspension struts top mounting to spring rubber seatings out of line and incorrectly positioned forcing springs to be out of line.

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

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

Offside front wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

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 FVB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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