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DU09 WYZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,257 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,859 miles

Metal fuel filter housing corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 62,859 miles

Metal fuel filter housing corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 58,083 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 58,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in/0uter walls badly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,769 miles

covers over both outer sills

Fail 18 Feb 2020 38,769 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

covers over both outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,879 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 36,875 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded and rear bracket broken

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,183 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,280 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 21,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WYZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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