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DV09 HWC

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,114 mi
Last recorded46,114 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 HWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 46,114 miles

Front Inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack body area to column (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip centre lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 46,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe areas (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe areas (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking from steering rack body areas (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is insecure

Central Front Lower exhaust mounting bracket is corroded and insecure to exhaust pipe

Front Inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to bald on inner and outer tread/shoulder areas (1556513) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2014 (1556513) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to bald on inner and outer tread/shoulder areas (1556513) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2014 (1556513) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip centre lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,148 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,855 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 41,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 40,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 40,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 38,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,778 miles

NNearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,870 miles

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

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

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 HWC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV09 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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