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DY59 YFL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,180 mi
Last recorded49,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,180 miles

Bonnet secondary catch siezed

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 49,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop (4.3.3 (b))

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

Bonnet secondary catch siezed

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 43,471 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 38,459 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,548 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 35,548 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 30,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 27,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 21,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,134 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 YFL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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