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EK59 YCY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,913 mi
Last recorded16,913 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 16,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 15,908 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 15,908 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 15,225 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 15,221 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 14,440 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 14,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 13,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 13,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 11,414 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 11,413 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 10,456 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,290 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 9,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,051 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight binding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 6,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,511 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,177 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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EK59 YCY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 YCY, 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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EK59 YCY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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