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DV09 XAW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 41,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on connection to rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on connection to manifold cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 41,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 40,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,882 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 36,862 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,799 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,558 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 29,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,883 miles

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

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 XAW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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