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DY59 YHL

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,744 mi
Last recorded66,744 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,722 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 57,095 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,782 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,994 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,538 miles

bonnet latch seized

Fail 14 Sep 2012 12,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pipe corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall damage(no cords)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pipe corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall damage(no cords)

Oil leak

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 YHL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

DY59 YHL is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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