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DY59 YJO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,842 mi
Last recorded52,842 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 52,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to caliper joint leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm locking device ineffective

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm locking device ineffective

Pass 11 May 2019 48,222 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 48,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a low inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,967 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 30,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,835 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but no internal structure visible at time of test

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,811 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking but not showing any ply or cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,222 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 YJO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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