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DY59 YJP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,576 mi
Last recorded66,576 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YJP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,576 miles

rear exhaust pipe slight blow

Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,264 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,717 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 53,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,090 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 46,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 38,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaut mounting adrift (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,940 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends.

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 YJP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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