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DV09 MZO

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,145 mi
Last recorded52,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 MZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 52,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,535 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Oil leak from corroded sump

Fail 5 Jun 2019 50,524 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heavily corroded

Oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,471 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Sump and oil filter corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Sump and oil filter corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 44,620 miles

Engine dump very corroded could leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring seats (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,564 miles

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

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

Ode lamp slight fault

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,010 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,010 miles

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

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

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 MZO is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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