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DY59 YKW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 62,023 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 60,731 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 60,731 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,021 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Oct 2018 48,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,149 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,336 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 YKW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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