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DV09 NBM

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 NBM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,697 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 80,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe on rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 17 May 2024 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe on rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 22 May 2023 73,785 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 67,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has a lot of travel but ok at test

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

no reverse lights

Pass 21 May 2021 62,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

travel in foot brake but good in rollers

Pass 26 May 2020 60,607 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 60,596 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,748 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 38,372 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly damaged

Offside Rear seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 25 May 2016 30,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2016 30,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2015 25,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,041 miles

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 NBM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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