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DY59 YJW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YJW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020

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

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 54,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,272 miles

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

Front bumper slight damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 51,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure middle mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,703 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front& rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,285 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,288 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 36,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,823 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear quarter panel corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear quarter panel corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,996 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 YJW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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