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DV09 HVT

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 HVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,599 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 60,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,631 miles

General underneath corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,138 miles

Both front lower arms corroding.

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

Rear Suspension unit corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,611 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 39,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

155/65x13

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

frt discs corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2020 38,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

frt discs corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,138 miles

wet test

Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,138 miles

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

wet test

Pass 23 May 2018 35,424 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 35,414 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

both front roadwheels dented

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in it

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,823 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 27,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,463 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn clsoe to the legal limit and heavily worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges

offside front wheel inner bead damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn clsoe to the legal limit and heavily worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges

offside front wheel inner bead damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2012 15,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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DV09 HVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV09 HVT, 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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DV09 HVT is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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