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DE09 WTO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,367 mi
Last recorded75,367 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,367 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 75,367 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,372 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,372 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,476 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 62,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 56,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 42,405 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (four tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 30,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 16,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 10,160 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 10,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 8,050 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 8,050 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 6,488 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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DE09 WTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE09 WTO, 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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DE09 WTO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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