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YG59 PZW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,096 mi
Last recorded45,096 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 PZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bushes worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

play in o/s and n/s/f strut mountings

Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper play mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,287 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,931 miles

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s/f strut top mountings

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,890 miles

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s/f upper strut top mountings

Fail 5 Mar 2020 41,890 miles

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

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s/f upper strut top mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 38,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,296 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 13,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,248 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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YG59 PZW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 YG59 PZW, 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 YG59 PZW registered?

YG59 PZW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 PZW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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