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MA59 YUO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,026 mi
Last recorded33,026 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 YUO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 33,026 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 33,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 26,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 25,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 25,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring slight crack (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,680 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 21,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,542 miles

Rear wiper torn

drivers seat has a tear exposing frame

Fail 4 Oct 2016 16,542 miles

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

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

Rear wiper torn

drivers seat has a tear exposing frame

Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,650 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,565 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,728 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,664 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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MA59 YUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA59 YUO, 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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What year was MA59 YUO registered?

MA59 YUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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