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DY59 YKZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,210 miles

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

Front damage to bonnet

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front door has a big dint in it

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front damage to front bonnet

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front door has a big dint in it

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal travel higher then expected

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center of car to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to drum on n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal has slightly higher than expected travel but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Jul 2022 69,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center of car to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to drum on n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pedal has slightly higher than expected travel but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 64,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,823 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 58,822 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,031 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,028 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 22 May 2018 45,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 45,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 40,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,457 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken and flexi deteriated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken and flexi deteriated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,702 miles

exhaust front mount bracket broken .Exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 27,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front bracket corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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 YKZ 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 61.9%.

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 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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