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DY59 YHX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,228 mi
Last recorded45,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,228 miles

All 4 wheels heavily rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rotted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2026 45,228 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All 4 wheels heavily rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rotted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody and suspension heavily rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 45,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s/front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 41,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 40,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 28,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,428 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 22,698 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 YHX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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