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FY59 YFN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,976 mi
Last recorded25,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 25,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 22,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 22,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 20,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,804 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes bind - Park brake.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 16,481 miles

Front N/s & O/s ABS rings - corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 15,680 miles

Front N/s & O/s - top mount bush - slight play.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 15,680 miles

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

Front N/s & O/s - top mount bush - slight play.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 12,348 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 12,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Heavy edge wear.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,284 miles

Front Tyres - inner edge wear.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 5,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 1,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,331 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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FY59 YFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY59 YFN, 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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FY59 YFN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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