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EO59 YBD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 YBD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Damage to front bumper not likely to cause injury

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,342 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 74,336 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,146 miles

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight fluid weep from power steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,180 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 44,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 37,694 miles

near side front wheel trim missing

slight oil leak on sump plug area

small damage to near side front rim

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,498 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished 1656513

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

alternator faulty battery light illuminated

both rear tyres heavily perished 1656513

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,521 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,338 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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EO59 YBD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO59 YBD, 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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EO59 YBD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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