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DV09 XBA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XBA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 85,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 77,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

slight play in top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,240 miles

Front topstrut mounting has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,398 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Aug 2018 46,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,448 miles

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

front exhaust support missing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,353 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear tyres slightly perished N/S worn close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear tyres slightly perished N/S worn close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,023 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre presihed

offside front tyre preished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,146 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 XBA 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 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 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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