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EY59 LYA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,851 mi
Last recorded59,851 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 59,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,363 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 55,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 52,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,292 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 40,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 36,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 30,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,105 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 26,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 20,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 14,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,901 miles

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

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

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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EY59 LYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY59 LYA, 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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EY59 LYA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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