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DY59 YMT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 YMT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,023 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,861 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 73,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 64,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,393 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,124 miles

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

Front play in top strut mounts

Front registration plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking+ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,074 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 41,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure steel mounting broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,681 miles

Front bonnet safety release catch stuck - freed

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,681 miles

Front bonnet safety release catch stuck - freed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,757 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front exhaust hanging mount corroded away from pipe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder in swept area ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2018 33,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not of a locking type - temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front exhaust hanging mount corroded away from pipe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder in swept area ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,228 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,893 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 16,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 15,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,484 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 YMT 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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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