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DY59 YGO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YGO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,015 miles

all suspension springs are corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 53,005 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all suspension springs are corroded

front suspension top mounts are worn

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Oct 2019 50,442 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 45,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 39,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,424 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 13,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,037 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 YGO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

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

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