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YT59 BWG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,125 mi
Last recorded49,125 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 48,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,525 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,487 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 18,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,371 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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YT59 BWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT59 BWG, 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 YT59 BWG registered?

YT59 BWG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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