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DU09 HFG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 43,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,330 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 37,863 miles

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

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

engine sump, rear coil springs and exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,483 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system & metal brake pipes

rear axle beam corroded

slight play to rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2022 36,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system & metal brake pipes

rear axle beam corroded

slight play to rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,060 miles

corrosion to front suspension arms,engine sump and exhaust system

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake discs

play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 9 Feb 2021 35,060 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension arms,engine sump and exhaust system

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

light corrosion to front brake discs

play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,143 miles

brake imbalance on front axle

engine sump corroded

light corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

play in front suspension top mountings

Fail 7 Feb 2020 34,143 miles

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

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

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

brake imbalance on front axle

engine sump corroded

light corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

play in front suspension top mountings

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,863 miles

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

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

cracking to o/s/r tyre

light corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

n/s/f tyre 2.7mm & worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,631 miles

light corrosion to to underbody including , exhaust , front brake pipes and front lower arms

nearside front tyre on 3.0mm

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,233 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes and exhaust sections

offside rear tyre cracking and perished on outer wall

play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,953 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting missing,system still secure

light corrosion to engine sump,exhaust and brake pipes

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2016 24,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe mounting missing,system still secure

light corrosion to engine sump,exhaust and brake pipes

offside rear handbrake effort low

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 19,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 19,979 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,270 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2012 14,670 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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DU09 HFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU09 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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