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DV09 MYJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 MYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,300 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged,covered with tape

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 85,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,719 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 65,719 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting worn

Fail 10 May 2019 64,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting worn

Pass 18 May 2018 59,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces are very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 18 May 2018 59,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces are very rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2017 55,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit and heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel filter is very rusty

Fail 15 May 2017 55,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit and heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel filter is very rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 50,983 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,178 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

long handbrake travel

Fail 18 May 2015 46,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Pass 20 May 2014 41,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 36,077 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust bracket corroding away

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 31,732 miles

front pads wearing low

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in offside rear wheel bearing

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 MYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MYJ, 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 MYJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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