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OY59 XHD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,505 mi
Last recorded96,505 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XHD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 96,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,772 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 83,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (approx. 15% remaining) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,702 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,619 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,619 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 65,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working o/s position light not working when brake pedal operating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,060 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,060 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 Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,068 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,344 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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OY59 XHD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY59 XHD, 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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OY59 XHD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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