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DU59 HVC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 HVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,972 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Apr 2026 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 10 Feb 2026 79,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 76,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 76,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,521 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,521 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 61,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,375 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,692 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,692 miles

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,237 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2019 40,237 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,616 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,573 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2017 25,573 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,968 miles

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

damage osf wheel

nsr tyre edge wearing

slight damage osr seat belt

Fail 7 Nov 2013 13,963 miles

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

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

damage osf wheel

nsr tyre edge wearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage osr seat belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres slighty on inside edge,s.

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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DU59 HVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DU59 HVC, 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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DU59 HVC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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