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GY59 DNN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,629 mi
Last recorded66,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DNN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 66,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,366 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 58,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,812 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,606 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on outer side walls, not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front tyre cracking up on outer side walls, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,429 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 27,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,502 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,053 miles

front bumper loose

tyre wear starting on o/s/f outer edge

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 DNN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY59 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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