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AF59 YZB

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YZB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,885 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides coil spring top mounts have slightly play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 129,883 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides coil spring top mounts have slightly play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 126,889 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible unreadable (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

boot floor damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

boot floor damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2022 116,736 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

boot floor damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor damaged

oil level low

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,057 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,238 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low and uneven.

o/s/r tyre wearing om outer edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,254 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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AF59 YZB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF59 YZB, 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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AF59 YZB is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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