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DU09 HFE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 39,049 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2026 39,049 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 39,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,752 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,244 miles

front exhaust mount snapped

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DU09 HFE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DU09 HFE, 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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DU09 HFE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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