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DS09 LFP

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in the upper strut top mounting

Offside Front Upper play in the upper strut top mounting

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,840 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper play in the upper strut top mounting

Offside Front Upper play in the upper strut top mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,094 miles

Nearside Front slight play in upper strut top mounting

Offside Front slight play in upper strut top mounting

Fail 14 Mar 2019 56,094 miles

Nearside Front slight play in upper strut top mounting

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

Offside Front slight play in upper strut top mounting

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,356 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,254 miles

Drivers seat base starting to corrode at mounting point

Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers seat base starting to corrode at mounting point

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 31,956 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper perished

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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DS09 LFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS09 LFP, 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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DS09 LFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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