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DY59 YHS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YHS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 68,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 52,272 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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,898 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,705 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,537 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component osf boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,537 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component osf boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2017 37,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,018 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,115 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 YHS 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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

DY59 YHS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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