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YT59 OCG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,526 mi
Last recorded82,526 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 OCG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,526 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,594 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized.

Nearside and offside front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded (at the rear) but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside rear rigid brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,594 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded (at the rear) but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside rear rigid brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 45,117 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 45,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,605 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 40,579 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,340 miles

Front 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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YT59 OCG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT59 OCG, 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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YT59 OCG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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