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DY59 YKA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,196 mi
Last recorded63,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 63,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear uper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,755 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 56,755 miles

Position lamp not working offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,919 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 54,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,256 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT MOUNTING WELDED (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,058 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 40,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,679 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 31,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tyre tread

rear brake imbalance high at 40%

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 YKA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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