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DY59 YFE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,431 mi
Last recorded62,431 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,556 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 30,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,319 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 24,319 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 21,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 21,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 16,859 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,387 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 YFE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

DY59 YFE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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