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DY59 YLW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Offside Front Track rod has slight play in the ball joint

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 55,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Offside Front Track rod has slight play in the ball joint

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,762 miles

front exhaust mount poor

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

split in n/s/f chassis

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 30,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front exhaust mount poor

split in n/s/f chassis

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,535 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,230 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 17,221 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre has a small but deep cut in outer tread

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 YLW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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