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AF59 YZD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YZD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,116 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Front to rear brake pipes to rear flexys been cleaned and greased

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 43,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension springs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,781 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 40,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,834 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,062 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 38,062 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,975 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 34,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,441 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 13,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,877 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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 YZD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF59 YZD, 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 AF59 YZD registered?

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

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