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DV09 XBS

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 72,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 67,239 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached No locking device on nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 62,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Retaining washer corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 57,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Retaining washer corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,904 miles

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

Play in both front strut top mounts but not excessive.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,691 miles

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

Nearside Front play top strut mount

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front play top strut mount

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Fail 26 Apr 2018 37,691 miles

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

Nearside Front play top strut mount

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front play top strut mount

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,762 miles

Items - removed from drivers view.

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 26,880 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 26,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 24,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,709 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 21,706 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 18,566 miles

Nearside 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 XBS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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