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DY59 FVM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,658 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake disc and pads show signs of overheating

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres outer edges

o/s/f rack gaitor damp

Fail 6 Dec 2014 44,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres outer edges

o/s/f rack gaitor damp

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,832 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 7 Dec 2013 32,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,008 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 FVM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

DY59 FVM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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