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SK59 YRM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,608 mi
Last recorded63,608 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YRM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 63,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom of boots splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general surface corrosion over under side and across rear axle

Fail 28 Oct 2025 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom of boots splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general surface corrosion over under side and across rear axle

offside front brake caliper rattling in carrier

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded at ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 57,218 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation all 4 (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all joins getting thin and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil over lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil over lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,051 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 43,856 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 43,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,606 miles

advise near side front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 15,997 miles

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

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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SK59 YRM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SK59 YRM, 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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SK59 YRM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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