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HJ59 YDT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YDT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,110 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has excessive play

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

power steering leaking from steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2026 42,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension top mount has excessive play

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

power steering leaking from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,024 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 37,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 30,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 23,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 16,723 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,870 miles

155/65/13 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 12,865 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,522 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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HJ59 YDT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ59 YDT, 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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HJ59 YDT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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