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YT59 RHY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,427 mi
Last recorded50,427 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,427 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,515 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general

Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,904 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,391 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 41,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,783 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 33,766 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 20,939 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,662 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,662 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 4,826 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 RHY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

YT59 RHY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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