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LY59 CYK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,989 mi
Last recorded52,989 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,989 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, But not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged which has no effect on light emitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 52,988 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle clearly unfit to pass emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, But not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged which has no effect on light emitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,032 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 50,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,022 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 46,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,715 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 30,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,813 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LY59 CYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY59 CYK, 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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LY59 CYK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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