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DY59 YFM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,080 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,783 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 36,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,090 miles

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

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 YFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 YFM registered?

DY59 YFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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