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DG09 FZA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,195 mi
Last recorded22,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,195 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 22,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 22,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 21,535 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 21,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, nsr brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 20,560 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, nsr brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 19,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,489 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 17,484 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 14,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 12,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 9,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,799 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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DG09 FZA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 DG09 FZA, 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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DG09 FZA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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