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DY59 YGU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,798 mi
Last recorded61,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,798 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,471 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed to cord at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,615 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth at inner edge also perishing

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,405 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2017 28,405 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,326 miles

play both front top mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,759 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,651 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 YGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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