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DV09 WVH

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,792 mi
Last recorded74,792 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 WVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,790 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Suspension Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster damaged, unable to adjust height (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod, inner Ball joint play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,353 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,474 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,422 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 45,420 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 31,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 26,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front exhaust bracket corroded and requires replacement , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 24,185 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 24,185 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 20,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,424 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 WVH is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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