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DY59 YHT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,584 mi
Last recorded36,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YHT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,584 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2024 36,583 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r and n/s/r break pipes corroded and at risk of popping / leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 35,292 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 34,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 32,347 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 32,347 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,558 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,612 miles

Boot full at time of test

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both O/S + N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,407 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 26,407 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,784 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 YHT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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