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DV09 WRD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 WRD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,854 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 64,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,731 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,484 miles

alternator belt perished

engine oil leak

fuel filter corroded

offside front bottom ball joint worn slightly

rear upper shock absorber bushes slightly worn

sill covers fitted and unable to check sill covers

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,562 miles

center exhaust hanger insecure

drivers seat worn

rear shocks knocking slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,562 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust hanger insecure

drivers seat worn

rear shocks knocking slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,162 miles

engine oil leak

front brake back plates corroded

front exhaust flexy blowing slightly and rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,872 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,872 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,741 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly seized

Excessive engine oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Sump corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 48,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 27 May 2015 48,541 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 39,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust blow from egr valve

Fail 24 May 2014 39,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow from egr valve

unable to test nsr wheel bearing due to restricted movement

Pass 25 May 2013 30,257 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 21,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre is old and persishing

Fail 26 May 2012 21,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers only just passed mot

throttle pedal rubber adrift

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 WRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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