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DY59 YFT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YFT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,522 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel.

Phone holder in centre of screen.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,515 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel.

Phone holder in centre of screen.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,759 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel.

Phone holder in centre of screen.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,759 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel.

Phone holder in centre of screen.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,151 miles

Both front tyre pressures low.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Foot brake pedal travel.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, nearly though to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge nearly though to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 67,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13/73T. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre pressures low.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Foot brake pedal travel.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, nearly though to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge nearly though to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,681 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 59,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,877 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 53,877 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S wiper rubber spit.

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,555 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,264 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,650 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,650 miles

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

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 YFT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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