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DY59 YJU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 52,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both have slight movment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2026 52,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both have slight movment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 50,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox stabilizer mount bush worn

Fail 3 Sep 2021 43,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox stabilizer mount bush worn

Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,774 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 40,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (155/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated and front mounting broken

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,497 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,483 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,021 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 YJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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