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DV09 HVU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 HVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,822 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 71,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,920 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 66,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 61,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 46,303 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper banjo area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,090 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,393 miles

Centre Front Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Front Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,501 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front, centre and rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012

stut top mounts on front have slight play in bearings

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 HVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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