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DY59 YLD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,031 mi
Last recorded34,031 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YLD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,031 miles

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,285 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,857 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Two mounting brackets broken at centre pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,515 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,197 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 15,197 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 12,649 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 YLD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLD, 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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What year was DY59 YLD registered?

DY59 YLD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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