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DY59 FVR

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,003 mi
Last recorded69,003 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FVR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font flexi pipe broken causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe within wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper both rear upper shock absorber rubbers perishing/cracking

handbrake leaver slightly high travel

Fail 17 Oct 2024 69,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font flexi pipe broken causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to being excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe within wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper both rear upper shock absorber rubbers perishing/cracking

handbrake leaver slightly high travel

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake has little reverse travel

Fail 26 Oct 2023 64,443 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,474 miles

Brake lever has slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,987 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 39,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,506 miles

nearside front brake pads starting to wear

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,309 miles

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

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

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 FVR is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

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