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DV09 XBY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 XBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 74,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,610 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 66,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,643 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting slight play

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting slight play

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,280 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 55,159 miles

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2019 55,159 miles

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

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,392 miles

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

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)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,622 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,622 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,182 miles

slight blow on exhaust.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 26,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear brake binding very slightly.

slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,216 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,216 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,255 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

horn tone weak intermitantly

n/s washer jet poor

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 XBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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