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DU09 HFH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,196 mi
Last recorded103,196 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HFH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 98,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,573 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,954 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 97,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

power steering damp

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,921 miles

wipers slight smear - standard

Alternator belt noise

Both front top strut mounts worn!

Front Both front tyres just starting wear on inner edges - no cords - 155 65 R13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Alternator belt noise

Both front top strut mounts worn!

Front Both front tyres just starting wear on inner edges - no cords - 155 65 R13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

oil leak

wipers slight smear - standard

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,636 miles

battery loose

exahsut corroded

handbrake travel high

sill covers fitted

slight play in ns and os front macpherson strut mounts

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,636 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns headlight not working on dip beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre has lumps om inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf wiper blade split (8.2.2)

rear brake binding osr brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery loose

exahsut corroded

handbrake travel high

sill covers fitted

slight play in ns and os front macpherson strut mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,716 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2015 35,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,383 miles

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted 3.exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 28,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted 3.exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,931 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 HFH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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