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GY59 DNE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,667 mi
Last recorded68,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DNE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,936 miles

155/65r13

play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

155/65r13

play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,917 miles

155/65r13

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

155/65r13

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,568 miles

155/65r13

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

155/65r13

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and on limit strong advise

offside rear tyre worn on both edges on limit and perished strong advise

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,036 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2014 31,866 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 23,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil filter leaking oil

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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GY59 DNE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY59 DNE, 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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GY59 DNE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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