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DY59 FVZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,153 mi
Last recorded68,153 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,153 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Check tracking.

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

Front Bumper insecure.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush that stabiliser bar mounts to. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush that stabiliser bar mounts to. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,214 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,002 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 FVZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

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